His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 542 The Deadly Duo

His words came out jumbled and incoherent, sounding utterly deranged.

Lysander remained standing, unmoved.

Zachary blew a whistle, teeming with intrigue. “Aren’t you scared?”

“What’s there to fear? It’s broad daylight with people coming and going. Surveillance cameras are everywhere. What can you possibly do?”

Zachary raised an eyebrow. “Aren’t you afraid that I might have a knife and could stab you without a second thought?”

“You wouldn’t.” Lysander was certain. “Only Harry would do such a foolish thing as perish together. Not you. Even if you wanted to kill me, you’d find a way to protect yourself. Most likely, you’d find a scapegoat to take the blame while you sit back and watch from a safe distance. Is Lysanne your scapegoat?”

“Pfft!” Zachary nodded heavily. “I must admit that you do know me well. What a pity, though.”

“Why’s that?”

“It’s a pity that Josiah has the advantage of a stronger family background and a higher starting point than me. That’s all it is. A head start. If I had his family resources, I wouldn’t necessarily be any worse off. If we joined forces, we would be an unstoppable force. Is there anything in this world we couldn’t accomplish?”

As Lysander listened, the more outrageous it sounded. “Firstly, aren’t you overestimating yourself? Secondly, even if you had the family background of Josiah,

I wouldn’t be with an unscrupulous devil like you.”

“Do you really think Josiah is some kind of saint?” Zachary scoffed with a cold laugh. “He only plays the good

y in front of you, but his hands are far dirtier than mi

Lysander didn’t want to elaborate on this matter. She asked, “Tell me something. Did you have anything to do with Lysanne showing up at my sister’s ward, spouting all sorts of things?”

pin all the blame on me. Besides, what good would it do me if you and Josiah were to sever ties? If you two were to break up, I’m

furrowed her brows. “Was

don’t fancy being thrown into the ocean by Josiah to feed the sharks just

full of fibs, but considering his motives, he truly didn’t have a need to act in

manner.

the entrance of the resort that day, was so indignant that she deliberately stirred up trouble? However, Josiah has no shred of pity for her now. He made his stance clear last time. If she crossed his boundaries again, could she bear the consequences? However, on second thought, one could never predict Lysanne’s actions using conventional logic. Lysander rubbed his temples, feeling the wave of nausea return once

the discomfort in her stomach

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on your behalf. It seems you won’t be able to kill me today

across the shrubbery. Next to it, two men dressed in

tell if those men were

They follow me day and night, regardless of

made the first move against Michelle, would

though Zachary was stumped by the question, but the next

the wrong. If it weren’t for you, how could I have caught Josiah’s attention? He’s now watching me

anyone, what’s there to be afraid of?”

now, so Lysander, you must help me with this favor

of her movement. She persisted in challenging his skewed logic by

my worth. Once he sees my capabilities, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep me

unable to restrain himself, his eyes shimmering

had already picked up her phone, ready at any moment to press the emergency call

Zachary swiftly snatched her phone. Without any warning, he abruptly pulled her to the

used her other hand to grab onto the tree trunk beside her.