Cayden was boiling with rage as he stared at Cory’s back. “Mr. Farwell, are you just going to let him off like this? I’m sure he’s not innocent!”
Lucian stared into the distance for a few seconds before replying, “Keep an eye on him.” What’s the point of interrogating him since he refused to cooperate with us and tell us who the mastermind is? Farwell Group may be an influential corporation, but we can’t do anything to him since we have no evidence.
He was determined to gather the evidence first.
Upon hearing that, Cayden immediately understood Lucian’s logic. Mr. Farwell isn’t letting Cory off. He wants that man to put his guard down so that he can gather more evidence.
His wrath finally dissipated when the realization dawned on him. He turned around and ordered his men to follow Cory.
Meanwhile, Cory heaved a sigh of relief after stepping out of the lobby of Farwell Group.
As a private investigator with decades of experience, he had heard a thing or two about Lucian.
Rumors had it that Lucian was a cruel man who did not wear his heart on his sleeve.
He had thought they would kill him today. Being able to walk out of the building alive is a miracle.
When Cory thought he could lower his guard, he noticed something was amiss. As a professional investigator whose duty was to stalk people, he immediately realized a group of men was tailing him.
I knew he would not spare me so easily. He must be desperate to get some leads from me. A corner of Cory’s lips quirked up. He looked back, glanced at the men and the corners they were hiding, and turned around quickly. He then pretended nothing had happened and walked away casually.
Now that he was aware of these people, he had to be extra cautious and not give his secrets away. Besides, he could still threaten Aubree to pay him money with the photo in his hands.
Cory did not contact Aubree in the next few days to avoid arousing suspicion. Aubree had not received any updates from the private investigator since the day Roxanne and the others went camping.
She tried calling him but to no avail. Aubree, too, began to realize something was fishy. The private investigator she hired was the cream of the crop in the industry and had a reputation for being avaricious.
Aubree believed he would not disappear without any reason since she had yet to pay him in full. They must have found out who he is.
Aubree’s heart skipped a beat when that thought crossed her mind. She gritted her teeth and deleted the number from her contact list.
She did not think Roxanne was alert enough to expose the private investigator.
The only person capable of exposing Cory’s identity, she reckoned, was Lucian.
All leads would eventually point to her should Lucian continue with his investigations.
She could not imagine the consequences she had to face.
Aubree’s anxiety grew when she could not reach Cory. She felt it was time to take the matter into her hands. I don’t know how close Lucian is to the truth, but I can’t sit here and do nothing anymore!
That afternoon, Aubree went downstairs carrying a bag in her arm.
“Where are you going, Aubree?” Gina asked while she was chilling in the living room.
Aubree stopped in her tracks for a bit. “I’m going to visit Mrs. Farwell.”
Gina nodded in approval. “It’s good that you finally decided to pay her a visit. You seem to have maintained a distance from them since you moved back from the Farwell residence. I always thought that wasn’t a nice move.” She picked up a few more bags and put them into the car. “Here are more gifts for Mrs. Farwell. I prepared them some time ago, so please bring them to her for me.”
Looking at how her mother tried to butter the Farwell family up, Aubree could not help but respond with a cold snort.
Gina continued reminding her, “Remember to talk to Mrs. Farwell nicely. Make her happy, and she’ll approve your wedding with Lucian.”
“Yeah, yeah, yeah.” Feeling annoyed, Aubree got into the car and slammed the door.
Gina watched as her daughter drove off. What’s wrong with her? Why did she throw a fit?
Aubree drove all the way to the Farwell residence.
As she was hitting the road, thoughts were racing in her head. I have to think of a way to mention Roxanne in front of Mrs. Farwell.
Aubree knew Sonya was on her side, but if she did not take the initiative to ask for help, Sonya would tend to turn a blind eye to the things that happened around her.
Even the last time Sonya took action against Roxanne was because Aubree had instigated her. This time, what should I say to arouse Mrs. Farwell’s anger toward Roxanne?
She could not decide what to say to Sonya even when she had arrived at the Farwell residence.
Upon noticing her arrival, the butler came over, helped her with the bags, and led her to the residence.
Aubree followed right behind. There was a dark and unfathomable look in her eyes.
“Please wait for a moment as Mrs. Farwell is taking a nap. I’ll tell her you’re here.” After inviting Aubree to sit on the couch in the living hall, the butler was ready to go up to call Sonya.
Aubree knitted her brows and responded, “It’s okay. I can go up and check on her.” The butler knew Sonya doted on her. He hesitated but eventually agreed to allow her to go upstairs.
Aubree responded with a nod. After plastering a smile on her face, she took the stairs and went up. Sonya had just woken up from her nap in the master bedroom upstairs. Upon hearing a knock on the door, she opened it right away.
“Mrs. Farwell.” Aubree grinned politely. “I hope I’m not disturbing you.” Sonya, too, responded with a smile when she realized it was Aubree. “Not at all. I just woke up.”
Aubree walked up to her and held her arm affectionately. “I brought you lots of gifts. Let’s go down and check them out.”
“Aww, you’re too sweet.” Sonya glanced at her. “You didn’t have to do that. I’m happy that you’re here.” Aubree pressed her lips and smiled. “I have to since I haven’t visited you in a while.”
They continued to exchange pleasantries as they made their way down to the living hall. Sonya glanced at the gifts and looked away as she had no intention of opening them.
The butler collected the gifts and put them aside. After they sat on the couch, the butler served them coffee.
While Aubrey was taking a sip from the cup, her eyes flickered when an idea flashed across her mind. “I was planning to take you to the suburbs as the landscape is gorgeous. Many of my friends have been there for a walk.”
Her suggestion aroused Sonya’s interest. But before Sonya could respond, Aubree continued, “But I heard bacteria in the wild is growing fast as the weather has turned warm. People who have visited the place have fallen ill and suffered from vomiting and diarrhea.”
Upon hearing that, Sonya decided to put the trip on hold. “Let’s not risk it. We can always visit the suburbs some other time.”
Aubree nodded in agreement.
A few seconds later, she started frowning as if something was bothering her.
Sonya could tell something was on her mind. She asked, “What are you thinking about?”
“Oh…” Aubree acted as if she had come to her senses. “If I’m not mistaken, Ms. Jarvis took Essie on an outing a few days ago, so I’m not sure…”
Aubree left her sentence hanging and studied Sonya’s expression carefully.
Sonya’s face turned grim when she heard her granddaughter hanging out with Roxanne again.
Aubree gloated inwardly upon noticing the look on Sonya’s face.
“How did you know they went out together?” Sonya asked.
Aubree had an answer for that. “I’ve been worried about Essie since the last time she went missing, so I have my men to watch over her whenever she leaves the house.”
Upon realizing what Aubree had done for her granddaughter, Sonya put her guard down against her and began to develop a hostile attitude toward Roxanne. I’ve warned her many times to stay away from Essie. How dare she defy me?
Aubree continued adding fuel to the fire. “Perhaps Ms. Jarvis was merely thinking of taking Essie for a stroll and didn’t pay much attention to the environment. Now, I’m worried…”
Once again, she paused right there and did not continue.
Sonya knitted her brows and asked, “Worried? What are you worried about?”
“Essie seemed to have caught an infection. I wonder how she is feeling now.” Aubree expressed her concern.
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80 responses to “Chapter 496 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)”
Thank you for this ……I’m very grateful for keeping the chapters coming as soon as possible ….thank you author
Thanks author please keep on coming loved the novel
Very beautiful story …..well done
This Aubree is going to drive me to drink. Such an evil witch. Please bring her to justice soon, she has done enough. Please put a stop to her before she kills the children. You writers have great thinking skills, keep up the good work. Loving this novel, more chapters soon. Catch you later. Remember soon soon Please Please
Thanks please for the great skill in writing.
Looking bad for Aubree she’s on the end of her run we hope.
Thank you for adding more chapters to this story. Looking forward to reading more soon, sooner.
That bitch Aubree is making my blood soar up to the highest level 🤬..Anyways more chapters pls🙏🙂
Update is 10 chapters only? Why so short? More please.
It about time Aubree got her punishment for this evil work ,what sort of woman would take pleasure in harming children Stop her before she kills someone
Let get Roxanne and Lucian together soon ,one big happy family
More soon please
Can’t wait for more
Right now I feel like my interest in reading this novel has been only a provocation. I am truly tired of the same unending drama. I feel ridiculously impatient with the behaviors and hidden lies upheld by the characters, especially Roxanne. Although I am feeling frustrated after reading only ten chapters, I am undeniably hooked, so please, please post the other chapters as soon as possible. Thank you.
Same, I’m over the unending drama, BUT I am looking forward to Aubree falling. So if that comes first or maybe her fall would be when Lucian introduces his three kids and now wife Roxanne. I’m just waiting for the justice and HEA. Right now, just need some closure with this story.
Please continuing more chapters I enjoy reading this novel!!
Excellent use of minor characters to create drama within drama. Please share more chapters soon. Great story but I’d like to see the children be told of their parents and how Lucien and Roxanne explain their actions to each other.
Great job.
What a wonderful love story!
I look forward to more updates.
Aubree is so evil. Bring her to justice please. The novel is becoming interesting after every chapter. Keep it up author….can’t wait for more chapters
More Please
I have to applaud the writer for this interesting and captive story. Please we need some good news soon
Please keep uploading more chapter
Looking for more chapter ASAP
Happy reader here
These chapters were great thankyou…I hope Aubrey is discovered soon because she is nuts…now she lies to Sonya once again..no wander why Roxane is always running she is always being attacked for doing the right thing I really do hope Roxane shares her findings with Lucian
I hate that horrible Aubree! I love this story! Thank you for posting more chapters. Please keep the chapters coming more often. Thank you! ❤️
Please bring on some more chapters I’m home most of the time and I enjoy just sitting and reading this novel!!
Please update soon!
Such an interesting novel…more chapters please
More please
Excelentes capítulos ! Más actualizaciones por favor
Thanks please for the great skill in writing. More chapters please
Brilliant I hope all the evil people will be discovered so these children can live their best lives. Thank you.
I just can’t believe she could something this wicked to children! Thank God is novel
what will happen next? can u please post more chapters please
Gosh.. it left me hanged.. pls another chapter.. ASAP. Thanks
I following this novel and I love reading it.. I hate I only reading few chapters..
When should we expect next chapters?…I have been coming here expecting I would find new uploaded chapters.
Please more chapters..
Hope Roxanne informs Lucian about what she discovered rather than keeping everything to her just to avoid him..
More chapter please
Please update more chapters. Thanks
Since Cory cannot get in touch with Aubree because she deleted his number, I hope he sells the pictures to Lucian .Can’t wait for Sonia to find out the devil woman Aubree really is .
When will be the next chapter
Please more chapters such a great novel !!
Love this story and excited to continue reading it. Please send more chapters.
Love this novel need more chapters to read please. !!
I love the way the children are acting in this novel
Interesting…. I just hate Aubrey whenever she comes out of the story.
Anyway, please upload more of the chapters. Thank u
What a beautiful story,loved it..
Love that the chapters are coming quickly. Anxious to see some movement… Aubree being found out as the evil witch and Lucian finding out about the boys. Wow…. Great stuff!👏🏼
The never ending novel. Just go round and round and back where it started. Who’s writing this? A novice? Is it ever going to end? Perhaps on chapter 980? I’m done. Thanks for nothing. Dumb writing.
Thank you for the good job. More chapters please.
Please update the story. Can’t wait to read more.
Ah ben là quel suspens! J’ai hâte de voir la suite! La Aubree est machiavélique, mais la mère de Lucian commence aussi à m’agacer un peu… Il est temps qu’elle découvre la vérité ..
J’ai hâte de connaître la suite!! Hâte qu’ils se retrouvent et se disent enfin tous leurs secrets….
Looking forward to reading more chapters….. keep them coming please
Update is 10 chapters only? Why so short? More please.
❤️❤️❤️the story
Please more chapters enjoy reading this novel !!
Keep giving us more chapters 😊
Can we please have 20
Chapters?
Agree
Iyo I’m hooked
Can’t wait til Aubree and Colby to go down for the things they’ve done! To hurt kids for your personal gain is wrong, Colby let them suffer just because he wants to be close to Roxanne. Can’t wait till the til the next update.
More chapters please!!
Cant wait anymore…
Expectant reader like me keeps coming back to see if updated. Plssss post more.
Wait is too long. Anxious to see more
Not enough coffee
This Aubree needs to be stumped!
Infection after infection can’t be good for Essie’s fragile immune system.
Hope she is found out soon.
Mad props to the author👍💯
Wow 60 comments no update yet??
Soon please.
More please!
Aubree must get her punishment and truth must prevail its long overdue.
Author please we are patiently wait for more chapters. The novel is so interestin. For me l wish to have new chapters everyday
Please, please, please… How much longer 🥺
It’s taking to long am already impatient
Chapters are updated after how many days? Still waiting.
let Sonyas husband figure out how Aubree has been using Sonya and let Sonya send her rath on Aubree.
Aubree needs to be punished for her hatred of Essie,
old man Damais and Old McQueen have to be discovered and credited for saving Essies new born life after being pronounced as a still birth.
Marilyn does some research and realizes that Essie is the triplet after hearing about the baby girl that was brought back to life.
Colby gets caught by his bank account paying bills for the child of the research worker.
Lucian lets go of his jealousy and lets his ego go for Roxanne and Roxanne can finally be free of Aubree once Sonya fines the truth.
We need some closure as this story is losing readers.
your work is great but needs to get to a place where we look forward to your next Novel.
Beautiful story…can’t wait for more
Too many morning ang nights to read from your last read chapter.
Hello fellow readers!
Moore plzzzzz
More plzzz
Cant wait for Audrey to get found out!
Please more chapters. !!
Please Come on already we all want to read more chapters why are you taking to long.if you continue making us wait so long I will not read any of your novels.I don’t like to be kept waiting this long to read anything .