The Charming 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.

user you’re trying to reach

of customer service greeted her repeatedly, regardless

dire circumstances the Everhart family was currently facing, Lysander resolved to

Everhart Corporation was cerily silent and deserted. The grand lobby, previously guarded and lively, was

ask one of them, “Can you guys get in touch with Ms.

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 office and liquidate

Lysander could process the full implication, a lawyer, sharply dressed and accompanied

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lawyer. “Excuse me… Are you the bank’s appointed lawyer?”

her carefully before replying, “Indeed, may I ask

her head. “No, I’m not her. But she’s a good friend of

on now?”

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

breath, Lysander pressed, “What do you plan

even more critical than she had

legally against the corporate

from Daphne that the legal representative for the Everhart family was

their home. Could you possibly extend a grace period? They’ll address this as soon as they can after sorting out their family

lawyer, clearly skeptical of Everharts‘ ability to settle the debts, replied reluctantly, “I’m sorry, as a lawyer, my duty is to my client. If Everhart Corporation can’t meet the repayment within the legally stipulated time,

found herself

you please step aside?” the lawyer

her lip, “Can you give me a little more time? Just half an hour, let me

expressed his skepticism with a hint of incredulity in his voice, “After all this considerable delay and no attempts at repayment, what could possibly change in just half an hour?”

no–win situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If I still

won’t be

with no alternatives but to set aside her pride and endeavor to assist the Everhart family in

well aware that retrieving the funds would make his job a lot easier. Checking his watch, he reluctantly agreed, “I’ll extend your time by another half an hour. Should anyone else

conversation, she swiftly moved to

contact had long been a fixture in her pho, reserved

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