Sensing Jonathan’s suspicious look, Lucian rubbed his temple as he suppressed his anger. “It was just a minor disagreement. I’m still trying to work it out,” said Lucian evasively.
Jonathan wondered if Lucian’s solution was to put Roxanne out of a job.
However, he did not continue with the topic since Lucian seemed troubled enough as it was. “Do you remember what we talked about last time? Did you do any of those romantic things to Dr. Jarvis?”
“I didn’t get the chance,” replied Lucian while shaking his head.
Jonathan nodded silently in response to that. Of course, he didn’t do as we discussed. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be having this conversation right now.
Lucian did not want to continue with the conversation, so he rose from the couch and inquired, “Where’s Old Mr. Queen?”
Well aware of what Lucian was thinking, Jonathan played along with the change of topic. “He should be exercising in the backyard at this hour,” Jonathan replied, pointing to the backyard.
Alfred had already recovered enough to move about normally.
Having been bedridden for several years, the elderly man had finally recovered. He would walk around almost every chance he got.
Lucian nodded once again before making his way to the door. “I’m going to say hello to Old Mr. Queen.”
Jonathan then followed closely behind Lucian.
When Frieda heard that the two were heading out of the study, she tried to scurry away but failed to do so in time.
As soon as Lucian opened the door, he found Frieda standing suspiciously outside the study.
“Lucian.” Frieda had no choice but to greet the man awkwardly while trying desperately to come up with an excuse for being there.
“I came to see if you need more coffee. I didn’t expect your discussion to be over so quickly,” uttered Frieda since she could not think of a better way to justify her action.
The excuse was utterly laughable, so Lucian gave the woman a cold glance before walking past her without a word.
Jonathan continued to follow Lucian as he exited the study.
His face turned as grim as death when he saw his sister at the door. He watched Lucian head downstairs before turning to warn Frieda sternly. “You better stop getting any more ideas because if anything happens, even I won’t be able to help you!”
Jonathan knew Frieda disliked Roxanne, but he also knew that Lucian would not forgive her if she dared lay a finger on Roxanne. The fact that Lucian and Frieda grew up together would not make a difference.
Frieda gave a perfunctory nod before turning around and entering her room. Only after watching her disappear behind the door did Jonathan walk downstairs. When he arrived at the backyard, he saw that Lucian was already chatting with Alfred.
“I did that to save Dr. Jarvis from the predicament, so why are you thanking me?” Alfred gazed at Lucian in bafflement as the latter had started expressing his gratitude a short while into the conversation.
Lucian maintained a polite mien in front of Alfred. After listening to the old man’s remark, he merely flashed a faint smile. “I’m well-acquainted with Dr. Jarvis, so I think it is reasonable for me to thank you on her behalf.”
Alfred waved his hand nonchalantly. “All I did was mention the truth. Dr. Jarvis saved my life. I should help her with this small favor.”
After saying that, Alfred asked Lucian about his and Aubree’s marriage. “When do you plan to settle down with Aubree? Both of you are not getting any younger, especially Aubree. After all, she’s a woman. She cannot afford to wait too long.”
Lucian’s eyes darkened. He did not elaborate further on that matter in front of Alfred and merely responded with a courteous grin.
Hearing Alfred bringing up the topic of Lucian’s wedding, Jonathan hurriedly moved forward to smooth things over.
Soon, Jonathan managed to change the subject of the conversation. Lucian became disinterested in the discussion and began giving half-hearted responses.
Comprehending his state of mind, Alfred waved his hand and said, “I’m getting a little tired. I want to go upstairs and rest now. You two can carry on.”
Upon hearing that, Lucian and Jonathan bade farewell to Alfred respectfully. Jonathan then accompanied Lucian to the manor entrance and saw him off.
As soon as he returned to the mansion, Jonathan saw Frieda, who had come downstairs and was prepared to head out.
A hint of panic flashed across her face when she saw her brother, but she swiftly suppressed her anxiety. “Jonathan, why are you back so soon? Has Lucian left?”
Jonathan regarded her with an inquisitive gaze before nodding indifferently. “Where are you going?”
“I… I agreed to meet up with my friend to go shopping.” Forcing a calm smile, she strode past him warily while clinging to her bag as she spoke. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now. My friend is waiting for me.”
Jonathan frowned and reminded her, “Remember what I said. Don’t have any ideas.”
Frieda smiled at him sheepishly and hastily left the mansion.
Inside a café, a cup of coffee that had turned cold was placed in front of Aubree. She was gazing downward at her phone screen with a scornful expression.
Displaying on the screen was a series of pictures featuring Roxanne, Jack, and the others having their meal not long ago.
As depicted in the photo, four people were present, yet Roxanne had chosen to walk side by side with Jack. They appeared to be chatting happily and were even neglecting Hector.
In the following few pictures, Jack could be seen opening the car door for Roxanne chivalrously while she stood beside the car and smiled faintly. The two of them looked like a match made in heaven.
Taking into account the photos taken by the public previously, I’m afraid no one will believe nothing is going on between Roxanne and Jack.
Aubree sneered coldly as she stared the pictures.
That b*tch, Roxanne. How dare she leaves Lucian hanging while flirting with Jack on the side? I’m never letting her off the hook now that I’ve caught her red-handed. I want Lucian to see that b*tch’s true colors!
“Aubree!” Frieda hastened in Aubree’s direction and sat opposite her as she was already behind time. After Frieda heard the conversation between Jonathan and Lucian just now, the first thing she did upon returning to her room was to arrange a meeting with Aubree. Unexpectedly, she was stopped by Jonathan, causing her to arrive late.
Aubree was pulled back to reality after hearing Frieda’s voice. She looked up and glanced at the latecomer in displeasure. “Why are you so late and why are you looking for me?”
Then she took out a gorgeous white handbag from behind. “Here. This is the bag I promised to gift you.”
Frieda’s eyes sparkled when she saw the bag handed to her by Aubree. She quickly received the item and said cheerfully, “Thank you, Aubree!” Aubree grinned unconcernedly. “So, tell me, what’s the matter?”
Frieda, however, stared at Aubree’s phone curiously. “I saw you looking at something when I walked over just now. Can I look at it too?”
Upon hearing that, Aubree raised her eyebrows slightly. A few seconds later, she pushed her phone across the table. “Go ahead.”
Frieda glanced down in curiosity and saw pictures of Roxanne and Jack’s intimate interaction on the screen. An astonished expression spread across her face. “Roxanne? She and Jack…”
When Roxanne’s scandal became widespread previously, Frieda did not pay much attention to that matter, nor did she care whether Roxanne’s relationship with Jack was real or not.
In her opinion, the process didn’t matter as long as Roxanne’s reputation was ruined.
However, little did she expect the public opinion of Roxanne to change suddenly.
At that moment, as Frieda browsed through the pictures in Aubree’s phone, she could not help but suspect something might genuinely be going on between Roxanne and Jack.
Logically speaking, with Old Mr. Damaris around, Roxanne should be accompanying the old man, but she’s walking side by side with Jack instead. Moreover, Old Mr. Damaris did not seem displeased by her actions. Anyone who doesn’t know better might assume Roxanne and Jack had received Old Mr. Damaris’ blessings to be together.
Aubree retrieved her phone in satisfaction upon seeing Frieda’s surprised look. “Things are as you’ve seen. After you told me Roxanne is collaborating with the Damaris family, I sent someone to monitor her. Unexpectedly, I managed to obtain these interesting photos.”
Frieda was stunned for some time. “Since you have these pictures of their intimate interaction, you should hurry up and send them to Lucian so he can see that b*tch’s true colors sooner!”
Aubree sneered coldly after hearing Frieda’s suggestion. “There’s no need to hurry. I’m still contemplating the best way to show him these images. After all, this revelation will strike him as a great surprise.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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