Chapter 207
Despite her fast driving, Aubree was already waiting at the cafรฉ when Roxanne arrived. "You're a very busy woman, Ms. Jarvis. I had to wait a long time to meet you," she said sarcastically. Roxanne sat down.
"My apologies, Ms. Pearson. I was very busy this morning. I'm sorry you had to wait." Roxanne sensed Aubree's continued hostility but was unwilling to prolong the encounter.
"Ms. Pearson, as you know, I'm quite busy. Please get to the point. I need to return to work."
Aubree's anger simmered, her expression turning cold. "Don't you know what I want to say? My engagement to Lucian has been public knowledge for a long time. I doubt you haven't seen it!"
Roxanne anticipated this. Her expression remained unchanged. "I have seen it. I wish you both lifelong happiness."
Aubree's composure shattered. "Roxanne Jarvis! It's just the two of us. Why are you acting? Since you knew about my engagement, how do you explain yesterday's headlines?" (The sentence about searching Findnovel.net is removed as it is irrelevant and disruptive to the narrative.)
Roxanne, unsurprisingly, felt disdain but maintained her composure. "Shouldn't you be happy about yesterday's headlines? Everyone is praising Mr. Farwell's consideration for his fiancรฉe. Isn't that what you want?" She had no intention of revealing the truth.
Aubree's face remained icy. Clenching her fists, she glared at Roxanne. "I don't need those photos to prove Lucian's feelings for me. For six years, he loved only me! If it weren't for you, I would have been his wife!"
Roxanne remained indifferent. Aubree was telling the truth; six years ago, Lucian had declared his intention to marry only her. Roxanne remembered this clearly.
"Six years ago, you came between Lucian and me. We lost valuable time because of you," Aubree said, her voice tight. "Now, everyone knows about Lucian and me. Knowing this, I hope you'll protect your reputation and stay away from him. Six years ago, you were the other woman. Don't repeat that mistake. We are both women, but I am ashamed for you!"
Roxanne frowned. "Instead of criticizing me, why not focus your energy on Mr. Farwell?" Six years ago, her naivetรฉ had led her to Lucian. However, it was Lucian who was now pursuing her.
Seeing Roxanne's denial, Aubree's tone softened slightly. "I'm warning you out of kindness. Six years ago, you may not have cared about your reputation, but now you have two children. Think about how they would feel if they knew their mother was the third party in someone else's marriage."
Roxanne had hoped for reconciliation but was shocked by Aubree's mention of Archie and Benny. Her face hardened. "Ms. Pearson, I have no intention of going back. However, I cannot control Mr. Farwell's feelings. I suggest you focus on pleasing him."
Roxanne stood, leaving Aubree without a reply.