"Please stop acting this way, Mr. Farwell. We're strangers, and this is bothering me," Roxanne said, feigning calmness but scowling at him.

Lucian's face broke into an indecipherable smile the instant her words left her lips. A moment later, his cold voice echoed in the car.

"Strangers? You had no qualms about dining with a stranger and getting into a stranger's car, Ms. Jarvis. But since that's your opinion, I don't mind getting familiar with you." Roxanne wanted to refuse, but when she looked up, he was mere centimeters from her.

In the cramped space, Lucian's large frame was overwhelmingly oppressive, making it difficult for her to breathe.

"What are you doing?" Roxanne asked warily.

Lucian smirked. "I'm introducing myself, Ms. Jarvis."

"I don't want to hear it! We don't need to be familiar!" Roxanne retorted frostily.

But Lucian ignored her. "My name is Lucian Farwell. I'm CEO of Farwell Group. I was married six years ago."

Roxanne's eyes dropped in panic.

Lucian grasped her chin, forcing her head up. Staring into her eyes, he continued, "Coincidentally, my ex-wife's name is also Roxanne Jarvis. She disappeared without a word, leaving only a divorce agreement. I've searched for her for six years. I presume you know her whereabouts, Ms. Jarvis?"

His grip tightened, causing Roxanne such pain she feared her chin would break. His voice became muffled. [Remove the website promotion]

Hearing his last words, her pupils constricted. She could hardly believe her ears. He'd searched for me for six years? But why? Why would he look for me? Didn't my leaving suit him, since he was supposedly going to marry Aubree? Yet, their engagement has stalled for six years. Why?

Sensing her distraction, Lucian's grip intensified.

Roxanne groaned in pain.

Lucian ignored her, continuing, "I also have a daughter, Estella Farwell. She's suffered from severe autism since childhood. There's a woman she's very fond of—a Roxanne Jarvis. Recently, Estella's condition worsened because of this woman. Don't you think we're destined to be connected, Ms. Jarvis?"

The mention of Estella sent Roxanne into a daze. He knows all my vulnerabilities, she thought, and he's twisting the knife with every word—from our annulled marriage to Essie's relapse. Guilt washed over her, softening her gaze.

Noticing her distraction, Lucian tightened his grip in annoyance.

Roxanne snapped back to reality. Gritting her teeth, she grabbed his wrist and struggled. "Let go of me, Lucian! Are you insane?"

Lucian smirked. "My self-introduction seems to have been quite effective, Ms. Jarvis. You've already memorized my name."

Roxanne was utterly bewildered. The dark look on his face filled her with fear. She felt as if he might devour her at any moment.