Chapter 748


    Chapter 748 Fake Smile


    The next morning, Lucian heard a series of careful knocks on his door when he woke up. The only


    person who would do that was Este.


    As expected, he saw the girl standing in front of his bedroom with puppy dog eyes when he went to


    open the door. Upon seeing him, she greeted sweetly, “Good morning, Daddy!”


    Nodding slightly, he patted her head. “What’s the matter? Why did you wake up so early today?” After


    ncing at Aubree’s room, she lifted her head and stared at her father. “I want to meet Ms. Jarvis! Take


    me to see her!”


    Thest thing she wanted was to spend time with Aubree, and even the mere thought of having


    breakfast with the woman filled her heart with disgust.


    A frown marred Lucian’s face as he knew what the girl was thinking and understood her feelings.


    However, he needed to attend an important meeting that morning. He would bete if he sent his


    daughter to Roxanne’s ce before going to thepany.


    Thus, his initial n was to let the girl stay in the house, but when he lowered his head, he saw a


    pleading look in her eyes. In the end, he couldn’t bring himself to say no to that face.


    “I have something to tend to at work today. So, you’lle with me to thepany before I ask Mr.


    Lawson to take you there. Is that okay?” he asked.


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    While Este didn’t want to stay with Aubree, she was still an obedient girl. So, she nodded when she


    heard her father had work-rted matters to deal with.


    Patting the girl’s head, Lucian turned around and went to wash up.


    As for Este, she waited at the door docilely.


    Meanwhile, Aubree had just woken up. Due to her excessive drinkingst night, she was groggy and


    had a nasty headache.


    The cold attitude Lucian gave herst night was still fresh in her mind.


    Thinking about how coldly he treated her enraged her instantly. It also made her panic because, if


    things continued in that trajectory, her position might really be reced by Roxanne. Even if he gives


    me the cold shoulder again, I must put up with it! I must change Lucian’s attitude toward me!


    As that thought came into mind, she ignored her headache, swiftly freshened up, and prepared to head


    downstairs.


    She could only see him during the morning and night because he would spend the rest of the day in the


    company. That was why she couldn’t miss out on any chance to meet him.


    When she left her room, she saw Este, who was waiting for Lucian in front of his bedroom.


    Thus, Aubree slowed her pace, adjusted her expression, and approached the girl with a smile.


    “You’re up early, Essie.” She tried to caress the girl’s head when she got close enough.


    However, when Este saw the woman, she had her guard up like a porcupine raising its body’s quills.


    Then, as she regarded her warily, she inched into her father’s room.


    Aubree retracted her hand and paused in her tracks, but the smile on her face remained. “Are you


    waiting for your father? How about I bring you downstairs?”


    Without hesitation, the girl shook her head with an expression of clear defiance.


    Aubree was already suffering from a terrible headache, so when she was once again rejected by


    Este, the smile on her face disappeared.


    ncing at the bedroom, she surmised Lucian was probably still inside the bathroom, meaning he


    wouldn’t be able to see what was going on outside.


    At that realization, Aubree’s expression turned grim. “Listen to me obediently and follow me


    downstairs!”