His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 414 Waiting For Your Call

Michelle stuck out her tongue, obediently nodding. “Lysander, do you think I’m too foolish?”

Lysander thought that perhaps she had been too harsh with her words earlier. After all, her sister only had good intentions, wanting to help case the family’s burden.

“Of course not. You’re still young, and there’s so much in the world you haven’t experienced yet. Your lack of experience makes it hard for you to foresee certain dangers. Mich, I know you mean well, but wealth isn’t important. Your personal safety is what truly matters. Can you imagine how heartbroken Mom, Dad, and I would be if anything were to happen to you?”

Michelle hung her head low, fiddling with her fingers dejectedly. “Truth be told, I was a bit scared at first. I’ve never been to such a grand place before. But Zachary said…

Lysander’s heart skipped a beat. “Who said?”

Michelle panicked. “Um, no… no one.”

Lysander became serious, “Did you come to work here because of Zachary? Did he send you here? What did he tell you?”

“I was just looking for a part–time job, you know. But I couldn’t find one that could help me make a lot quickly, so I asked Zachary for advice. He mentioned that a friend of his was working here as a junior supervisor and could arrange for me to work here. Zachary is so mature and reliable. He wouldn’t in harm’s way, would he?”

Lysander was filled with anger.

put

me

However, she reined in her emotions in front of her younger sister. They both returned home, and she helped her sister cover up the lie in front of their parents, Once all three of her family members had gone. to bed, she went downstairs alone and found a quiet spot to call Zachary.

The call was answered quickly. “Lysander?”

“Zachary, what on earth are you trying to do?”

Zachary chuckled lightly. “I’ve been waiting for your call.”

“You’ve already gotten what you wanted. Why are you still pestering Michelle?”

Zachary had seemingly braced himself for her fury, his tone remaining nonchalant. “Shall we meet up and talk?”

“Tell me the location.”

“My home.”

Lysander remained silent.

I won’t do anything to

don’t believe

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“What’s wrong

around someone

do you suggest

the residential area’s main entrance.”

readily agreed, saying, “Sure.”

the burger joint first and ordered

later,

shirt, appearing refined and well–mannered,

across from Lysander and ordered a

Lysander commanded, her arms crossed as she looked him straight in the eye.

you and Josiah break

“Yes.”

“Really?”

her brows. “How is this related to the

was initially puzzled, considering how deeply in love he was with you and how much he was willing to sacrifice for you. How did he suddenly become a playboy like Aiden?

said, “You know that he and I are divorced, so whatever he does after our separation is none of my business. Whether he’s hosting a beauty pageant or selecting a consort, what

and I happened to have the right conpections. I also warned her about the potential

you

you made things clear with her?”

Go ask her

you say?”

said, “Come on, Lysander, your sister is already eighteen. Do you still think

someone there has ill intentions? How could a young girl like her

attitude, “She is, after all, Josiah’s sister–in–law. Who would

to harm her?”

youso infatuated with Josiah, why don’t you go to

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a sex reassignment surgery, and marry him

experienced the business world in Harborbrook, nor do you know the frustration of seeing your hard–earned fruits of labor become a gift for those with connections.