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

greeted her repeatedly, regardless of how many times

currently facing, Lysander resolved to take a taxi directly to the office

and deserted. The grand lobby, previously guarded and lively, was now devoid of security personnel. The reception desk stood unattended, and the remaining employees seemed disoriented

of them, “Can

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

process the full implication, a lawyer, sharply dressed and

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

eyed her carefully before replying, “Indeed, may I ask

not her. But she’s a good

on now?”

Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s not merely a simple bankruptcy; their assets are far

Lysander pressed,

that the situation was even

legally against the corporate entity to recover the debts. Any

Daphne that the legal

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

is to my client. If Everhart

herself

you please step aside?” the

give me a little more

skepticism with a hint of incredulity in his voice, “After all this considerable delay and no attempts at

going to fill your pockets; it’s a no–win situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If I still can’t come up with the funds

won’t be too

she found herself with no alternatives but to set aside her pride and endeavor to

acting on behalf of the bank, was well aware that retrieving the funds would make his job a lot easier. Checking his

ending the conversation, she swiftly moved to a secluded area to make

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

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