Chapter 1427

Cayden slept soundly when a phone call jolted him awake. He saw it was Lucian. Springing from bed, he took a moment to compose himself before answering. "Mr. Farwell," he said.

Lucian's cold voice filled the receiver. "Contact Public Relations. Order them to publicize my relationship with Roxanne. I want everyone to know about us!"

The order shocked Cayden fully awake. Why this sudden announcement? And in the middle of the night? He voiced his concerns shakily. "Mr. Farwell, Mrs. Farwell's children's identities are unverified. Public opinion will be harsh on her and the Farwell family if you publicize this relationship."

Lucian's tone grew grim. He considered Roxanne's two sons, Archie and Benny, the reason for his and Roxanne's current relationship. If their father didn't reappear, he wouldn't object to raising them as his own; they were about Estella's age.

"Validate their identities, then," Lucian instructed.

"Are you saying..." Cayden stammered.

"From today, they are the Farwell boys Roxanne took when we divorced," Lucian stated flatly, his tone devoid of emotion.

Cayden was astounded. He knew of Lucian's feelings for Roxanne, but this was beyond anything he imagined. Before he could react, Lucian continued, "I want this public knowledge by tomorrow morning!" The line went dead.

Cayden faced a dilemma. Should he wake the Public Relations Department at this hour? He had little choice. He contacted the department head before checking social media, searching for rumors about Lucian and Roxanne. Her name appeared immediately. The trending posts revealed why Lucian had acted so decisively. This was Roxanne's second major scandal with Jack since her return, and public opinion was strongly against her. Lucian was protecting her, a decision Cayden suspected had been brewing for some time.

Cayden acted swiftly. The next morning, public opinion had completely reversed. The Farwell Group released a statement, declaring Roxanne the mother of the Farwell family's daughter and stating her two sons were born around the same time. Roxanne, considering Estella's health, chose to leave Estella with the Farwell family while caring for the boys herself.

The internet exploded with discussion. One post read: "The two boys are Lucian Farwell's! No wonder Roxanne brought them back!" Another declared: "As expected, she's the legitimate wife. An official Farwell Group statement – they're finally announcing their relationship!"