Cayden had always been highly efficient at work. Besides, he only had to investigate the research institute’s recent purchase orders. That evening itself, he entered Farwell Group’s CEO’s office with the latest purchase order in hand.
“I’ve done as you asked, Mr. Farwell. Here, have a look.” Taking the order from Cayden, Lucian looked it over while listening to his report.
“A bottle of medicine on this order doesn’t match the actual quantity purchased by the research institute. From my investigations, Colby was the one who privately arranged for the purchasing staff to buy it. He placed it with one of the other medicines and sneaked it into the research institute.”
At that point, a conflicted expression showed on Cayden’s face as he admitted, “However, I couldn’t find out what medicine he smuggled in. He hid it so well that even the purchasing staff doesn’t know the answer.”
In a flash, Lucian’s gaze darkened a shade. Although we don’t know the kind of medicine Colby privately bought, it’s a fact that his behavior is suspicious enough.
Furthermore, he appeared to be exceedingly apprehensive when I noticed something amiss with that bottle of medicine. He might think that he’s hiding it very well, but still, I saw right through him.
Following that thought, he frowned slightly. With all these leads, it’s a veritable fact that Colby was the culprit. Indeed, I’ve misunderstood Jack. But then, how can his suspicious activities be explained?
A long while passed before he corralled his thoughts. Anyway, the most important thing now is to have Colby pay the price for his actions! “Got it. You may be dismissed.”
Putting the purchase order away, Lucian got to his feet and headed out. He had figured out a way to have Colby confess to his crime even without solid evidence.
However, he needed to seek Roxanne out and discuss it with her. Cayden had no idea what his employer wanted. to do, but still, he obediently left the office and watched as Lucian went into the elevator.
After stepping out of the office building, Lucian drove straight to Roxanne’s house. It happened to be dinnertime right then.
When Lucian arrived, Roxanne was preparing dinner for Archie, Benny, and Estella in the. kitchen. As such, it was the children who opened the door for him.
“Mr. Farwell!”
“Daddy!” At the sight of him, all three children wore expressions of joy. Smiling, Lucian stroked their heads before sweeping his gaze around the living room. “Where’s your mommy?”
Archie pointed in the direction of the kitchen. “In the kitchen.” Upon hearing that, Lucian inclined his head a fraction in acknowledgment. He excused himself before heading to the kitchen.
The three children looked at each other, but ultimately, they didn’t follow. Nonetheless, they still fixated their gazes on the kitchen in curiosity.
When Lucian reached the kitchen door, he didn’t go in directly or say anything. Instead, he merely stood there quietly and watched. Roxanne bustle around.
As soon as Roxanne whirled around and spotted the man behind her, she inexorably jumped in fright. “When did you come? And why didn’t you inform me beforehand?”
Gathering her wits about her, she inwardly breathed a sigh of relief and continued her work at hand. Lucian’s eyes brimmed with tenderness. “Just a while ago. The kids opened the door for me.”
After saying that, he glanced at the ingredients she was preparing. “Did you count me in?”
Roxanne wanted to deny it, but the portion she prepared was evidently too much for her and the children to finish. Thus, she didn’t answer but asked, “Are you not eating here tonight?”
At that, Lucian arched a brow. “From the look of things, you counted me in. How embarrassing that I’ve been eating for free these few days!”
Sensing that there was a hidden implication in his words, Roxanne stilled. She spun around and eyed him in puzzlement. “Therefore, I brought you good news today. We’ll talk about it after dinner later.” Lucian met her gaze calmly.
