Chapter 1317


    Noticing that Lucian still had a look of guilt in his eyes, Roxanne pursed her lips and held his hand as


    she added, “Nothing like that will happen to Essie ever again.”


    “We''ll do our best to protect Essie too!” Archie and Benny chimed in.


    The look in Lucian''s eyes softened up a little after he heard that, much to Roxanne''s relief.


    “Maybe I should bring Essie over to my ce for the day. She has been through quite a lot today,” she


    suggested.


    Roxanne could tell that Este was still unable to ept Sonya, so she was worried that Lucian''s


    decision to have Sonya stay over at the manor would affect Este''s emotional state.


    Este wrapped her arms tightly around Roxanne''s neck upon hearing that as she wanted to stay with


    her.


    However, Lucian did not approve of Roxanne''s suggestion. “Take her to the bedroom and get some


    rest. Essie won''t pay too much attention to anything else with you around.”


    Roxanne was a little hesitant to do so, but Este nodded profusely in agreement.


    I''m not afraid of anyone as long as Aunt Roxanne is with me!


    Roxanne couldn''t bring herself to say no when she saw the expectant look in Este''s eyes. Eventually,


    she gave in and brought the three kids over to Este''s bedroom.


    Lucian, Cayden, and Cory were the only ones remaining in the living room.


    Having witnessed Lucian unleash his wrath upon Aubree earlier, Cory was exceptionally cautious when


    approaching Lucian. “M-Mr. Farwell...”


    Whatever warmth Lucian had in his eyes had disappeared when he turned around and asked, “How


    much do you want?”


    “T-Thirty million will suffice!” Cory replied nervously while holding up three fingers.


    Lucian turned around and instructed Cayden, “Go ahead and pay him three hundred thousand. I do not


    want to hear anything about him in Chanaea starting tomorrow!”


    Cory was frozen in shock when he heard that.


    Wait a minute... Did I hear that right? Three hundred thousand? That''s a hundred times lesser than


    what I asked for! Paying thirty million is a piece of cake for someone as wealthy as Lucian, so why isn''t


    he willing to pay me the full amount?


    Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    Cayden then stuffed a check worth three hundred thousand into Cory''s coat pocket.


    “You nearly helped Aubree get rid of Ms. Este, so be grateful that you''re even getting paid at all. In


    fact, you should consider yourself lucky that Mr. Farwell didn''t have you killed. Now, take this money


    and get lost!”


    Having snapped out of his dazed state, Cory shifted his gaze between the check and Lucian''s icy-cold


    expression.


    “P-Please forgive me, Mr. Farwell! I have a huge gambling debt! They''ll kill me if I don''t pay up! Please


    help me!”


    As though he didn''t hear a word Cory said, Lucian simply stared silently at him with no emotion


    whatsoever.


    Cayden grabbed Cory by the arm and began dragging him toward the door. “Shut up, or I''ll take this


    check back as well!”


    Cory struggled with all of his might, but he couldn''t break free from Cayden''s vice-like grip. Cayden


    opened the front door and tossed him out like a bag of trash.


    Cory''s face wentpletely pale as he watched the mansion door close in front of him.


    This is all Aubree''s fault! I wouldn''t be in this position if it weren''t for her!


    “I''ve taken care of him, Mr. Farwell. The guys from Marsingfill will be informed of his location tomorrow,”


    Cayden said as he made his way over to Lucian.


    Lucian simply nodded without saying anything.


    Cayden nced at the back garden as he continued cautiously, “Mr. Farwell, about the decorations in


    the back garden...”


    The look on Lucian''s face changed slightly when he heard Cayden mention the back garden. After a


    brief pause, he turned around and made his way toward the back garden.