The Abandoned Wife (Lucian)
Chapter 1043

Chapter 1043 Safety Not Guaranteed

Lucian furrowed his brows slightly as he sensed what Roxanne would say next would be crucial. However, Roxanne fell silent for a long while. In the end, she ended the conversation abruptly. “I'll be waiting to hear from you then, Mr. Farwell.”

Roxanne's frustration lingered long after she hung up the phone. She felt a knot tightening in her chest, knowing that every interaction with Lucian seemed to be a battle. But her thoughts quickly returned to Archie and Benny. She had to ensure their safety above all else.

As she paced her living room, her mind raced with various thoughts. She considered calling the police herself but decided against it for the moment. Lucian had promised to investigate, and she wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt, even if it was just this once.

Meanwhile, Lucian sat back in his chair, his mind occupied with the latest revelation. He couldn't shake off the unsettling feeling that someone was targeting the children. Despite his strained relationship with Roxanne, he couldn't ignore the fact that Archie and Benny were innocent kids who didn't deserve to be caught in the crossfire.

The following day, Lucian began his investigation. He called his trusted security team and tasked them with looking into the incident. They were to gather any available surveillance footage from around his manor and interview witnesses who might have seen something.

Hours turned into days, and Lucian's frustration grew as leads seemed to go cold. His team reported that the area around the manor had limited surveillance, and the juveniles who had chased Archie and Benny were proving difficult to identify.

At the same time, Roxanne received a call from the school informing her that Archie and Benny were having a hard time concentrating in class. The boys were clearly shaken by the incident, and it pained Roxanne to see them so affected. She knew she had to do something to reassure them, to make them feel safe again.

In an attempt to distract them and lift their spirits, Roxanne planned a small weekend getaway. She took the boys to a nearby beach, hoping the change of scenery and fresh air would help them relax. As they built sandcastles and played in the waves, Roxanne couldn't help but worry about the looming threat and how it might disrupt their fragile peace.

Back in the city, Lucian's persistence finally paid off. His team managed to identify one of the juveniles involved. The boy, pressured by the presence of Lucian's intimidating security personnel, revealed that he and his friends had been paid to harass the kids by a woman fitting Aubree's description.

Furious, Lucian decided to confront Aubree directly. He found her at a high-end café, sipping on her usual latte. When he approached her table, his presence cast a shadow over her. She looked up, feigning surprise and innocence.

"Lucian, what a pleasant surprise! What brings you here?" she asked with a saccharine smile.

Without sitting down, Lucian cut straight to the point. "I know what you did, Aubree. I know you hired those boys to scare Archie and Benny."

Aubree's smile faltered for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure. "I don't know what you're talking about. Why would I do such a thing?"

"Don't play games with me, Aubree," Lucian's voice was ice-cold. "I've got evidence and a witness ready to testify. If you don't come clean, I'll make sure the police get involved."

Seeing that she was cornered, Aubree dropped the act. "Fine, I did it. But it was just to teach them a lesson, Lucian. They need to stay away from you and Essie."

Lucian's expression hardened. "This ends now. If you ever try to harm those boys again, I will make sure you face the consequences. And don't think for a second that this will go unnoticed."

With that, Lucian turned and left, leaving Aubree seething with rage.

Lucian immediately called Roxanne to inform her of the developments. "Roxanne, I've confronted Aubree. She admitted to everything. I've warned her to stay away from Archie and Benny."

Roxanne felt a mixture of relief and apprehension. While she was glad Lucian had taken action, she knew this might not be the end of their troubles. "Thank you, Lucian. I appreciate it."

"Don't thank me yet. I still need to ensure their safety. I'll be increasing security around your house and the school. We can't take any chances."

Roxanne nodded, even though he couldn't see her. "Agreed. Let's keep the boys safe."

As she hung up the phone, Roxanne felt a renewed sense of determination. She wouldn't let fear control their lives. With Lucian's help, she would make sure Archie and Benny could go back to being carefree children again, no matter what it took.