Chapter 855: He Did Not Want To Lie

Estella’s mood soured when Catalina didn’t immediately respond. A few minutes later, Catalina explained, “Mr. Farwell is very busy. He instructed me to ensure you remain at home. If you wish to go anywhere, you must ask him upon his return.”

The thought of her father made Estella turn away in frustration. Catalina sighed and called Lucian.

Lucian was in a meeting when his phone vibrated. Seeing Catalina’s name, he hesitated before leaving the room to answer. “What is it?”

Catalina glanced at the still-upset Estella. “Ms. Estella has been sulking since morning, Mr. Farwell, and hasn’t touched her breakfast.”

Hearing Catalina speak to her father, Estella turned and stared at the phone. She wanted to speak to him too. Noticing this, Catalina handed her the phone.

Lucian was about to inquire about the reason for the call when he heard his daughter’s voice. “Daddy, I want to play with Archie and Benny.” Estella’s voice reflected her sullen mood.

Remembering Estella’s anxious and sad expression that morning, Lucian’s heart softened. Yet, the memory of Roxanne’s ruthlessness caused him to frown. “Ms. Jarvis is very busy, so be a good girl and stay home, okay? Don’t cause Ms. Jarvis trouble.”

Estella harrumphed. Lucian rubbed his temples, feeling a throbbing headache. “Be good. I’ll take you to the amusement park after work.”

“No!” Estella pouted. “I want to play with Archie and Benny!”

Lucian looked toward the conference room and coaxed, “I still have work. We’ll discuss this tonight.”

Naturally, Estella didn’t take his words seriously after last night’s incident. She not only defied him but also shifted the topic, worsening his headache.

“You said you were going to make Ms. Jarvis my mommy. Why won’t you let me go play at her house? You’re just angry at her!”

Estella brought up the issue she’d raised that morning. Lucian merely frowned, remaining silent. He was dissatisfied with Roxanne, but if Estella learned of it, she would surely blame him. Yet, he didn’t want to lie to her.

Estella knew her father’s character. She sniffled, her eyes reddening. Hearing her sniffle, Lucian said resignedly, “I’ll help you find a mommy. It may not be Ms. Jarvis, but I’m sure you’ll like her.”

“No!” Tears streamed down Estella’s cheeks as she sobbed, “I want Ms. Jarvis! Only her! Bad Daddy!”

Catalina hadn’t expected the phone call to trigger such a reaction. She hurried to comfort Estella. “What’s wrong, Ms. Estella?” But her soothing words were lost as Estella cried harder.

Lucian’s brow furrowed at the commotion. “Catalina, please care for Estella. I’ll be right back.”

“Okay.”

After hanging up, Lucian returned to the conference room, ceded his position as chairperson to his vice president, and raced back to the Farwell residence.