As soon as those words were spoken, everyone in the Queen's residence turned toward the mansion entrance. Roxanne followed suit instinctively.

Lucian, dressed in a well-tailored black suit that showcased his toned figure, commanded attention. Most of his hair was combed back, revealing his striking facial features. A few stray strands hanging over his forehead, however, gave his gaze an even more icy quality. He appeared cold and distant.

All eyes fell on him. Aubree appeared behind him in a black dress, her curly hair cascading down her chest, her red lips a striking contrast. Her arm was affectionately around Sonya's as they followed Lucian.

Their matching outfits and Aubree's affectionate interaction with Sonya suggested a clear message: Aubree was the prospective daughter-in-law of the Farwell family.

Observing this, Frieda glanced at Roxanne, her dissatisfaction evident at Roxanne's unperturbed expression. She deliberately took her mother's hand and exclaimed, "Wow! Lucian and Aubree look so great together!"

Henrietta, aware of the close relationship between the Pearson and Farwell families and Aubree's frequent appearances with Lucian, nodded in agreement. "It seems like they might get married soon," she uttered.

Roxanne's expression flickered, but she quickly composed herself.

Jonathan, standing beside Roxanne, recalled her conflict with Lucian and looked at her, surprised by her composure.

Lucian, displeased with the attention, turned cold and walked toward the center of the birthday banquet. He intended to greet Alfred and then find an excuse to leave Aubree.

Henrietta and Zachary, well-acquainted with the Farwells, greeted the arriving guests with smiles. "Hi! Welcome. This is…" they began, glancing at Sonya.

Sonya smiled in response. Aubree, beside her, greeted the elders politely, then listened quietly as they chatted while walking toward Alfred.

Roxanne panicked at their approach, averting her gaze and wanting to leave after bidding Alfred farewell. However, arriving guests interrupted, forcing her to exchange greetings. She'd missed her chance to escape.

Moments later, Lucian and the others arrived before her. Roxanne kept her head down, trying to appear inconspicuous. She heard Lucian's deep voice greeting Alfred, followed by Alfred's joyful reply. Then, she felt Lucian's gaze on her.

Roxanne clenched her fists, raised her gaze, and politely nodded when Alfred introduced her. Lucian remained fixed on her.

He had already noticed Roxanne earlier, while greeting Henrietta and Zachary. Standing beside Alfred in a long white dress, she appeared elegant yet slightly detached, graceful as a swan despite minimal effort in dressing up. Yet, she was captivating. From the moment he arrived, however, she'd avoided his gaze. This only intensified his desire to see her expression.

Sonya, noticing her son's distraction, followed his gaze. Her expression darkened when it landed on Roxanne.

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