His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 434 There Was No Room For Discussion

Adrian’s expression slightly tensed, a faint crease forming between his brows as he attempted to mask his emotions. By the time he gently knocked on Lysander’s door once more, his features had smoothed into their customary gentle smile. He announced with a soft warmth, “We’re back.”

White Coat trailed behind him, barking joyfully as if catching his mood.

“Mm, Lysander replied her voice slightly distant. After responding, she drifted back to her seat by the window, her gaze lost in the vague contours of the outside world.

Observing that she desired solitude, Adrian chose not to intrude further. Noticing the nearly cleared dining table, he quietly made his way to the kitchen. There, he meticulously washed the used utensils and neatly arranged them back in the cupboard.

In the living room, Lysander maintained her

templative silence.

Adrian approached her gently, his voice laced with concern, “What happened? Did the conversation not go well?”

The discussion had not merely been unproductive–it had been utterly futile.

A bitter chuckle echoed silently within Lysander, though her face remained impassive. She managed a simple, “In

to be as current state, we can’t discuss anything. Dr. Sutton, I really appreciate your help, but I’d like

for a while now.”

“All right, I’ll take my leave then,” Adrian responded, his movements carrying a trace of reluctance. As he moved toward the door, he paused to gently pat the fluffy head of the puppy following him, whispering, “Take good care of her for me, I’m leaving first.”

White Coat seemed to understand, rustling softly as it stopped following him further.

Lysander found herself alone until the afternoon. Not a single message or piece of news came through. Not worrying that she might disturb Daphne, she finally decided to reach out herself.

“The user you’re trying to reach is currently unavailable…”

customer service greeted her repeatedly, regardless of how many times she attempted the

family was currently facing, Lysander resolved to take a

guarded and lively, was now devoid of security personnel. The

urgency propelled Lysander to ask one of them, “Can you guys

a’shake of his head. “We’ve been unable to reach her by phone. The bank representatives are here already, it seems they’re planning to seal

the full implication, a lawyer, sharply dressed and accompanied

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for an assessment of the

didn’t hesitate to intercept the lead lawyer. “Excuse me… Are you the bank’s appointed

carefully before replying, “Indeed, may I ask if you are Ms.

I’m not her. But she’s a

on now?”

rather complex. It’s not merely a simple bankruptcy; their assets are far insufficient to

a sharp breath, Lysander pressed, “What do

seemed that the situation was even more critical than

response was diplomatically cautious, “We will proceed legally against the corporate entity to

representative for the Everhart family

the lawyer move on, “There’s been an emergency at their home. Could you possibly extend a grace period? They’ll address this as soon as they can after

skeptical of Everharts‘ ability to settle the debts, replied reluctantly, “I’m sorry, as a lawyer, my duty is to my client.

found herself momentarily

you please step

give me a little more time? Just half an hour, let

a hint of incredulity in his voice, “After all this considerable

situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If I still can’t come up with the funds after that, you’re free to

too late by then.”

but to set aside her pride and endeavor

easier. Checking his watch, he reluctantly agreed, “I’ll extend your time by another half an hour. Should anyone

more than generous,” Lysander acknowledged gratefully. After ending the conversation, she swiftly moved to a secluded area to make an urgent phone call.

long been a fixture in her pho, reserved for truly critical moments. The tension

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