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.

to reach is

greeted her repeatedly,

dire circumstances the Everhart family was currently facing, Lysander resolved to take a taxi directly to the office building

once bustling Everhart Corporation was cerily silent 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

propelled Lysander to ask one of them,

here already, it seems they’re planning

implication, a lawyer,

ian

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for an assessment

the lead lawyer. “Excuse me…

replying, “Indeed, may I ask if you

But she’s a good friend of

on now?”

with Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s

Lysander pressed, “What do you plan to

was even more critical

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

the legal representative

possibly extend

duty is to

herself

you please step aside?”

Lysander implored, biting her lip, “Can you give me a little more

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

hour is hardly a significant extension. If I still can’t come up with

won’t be too late

to set aside her pride and endeavor to assist the Everhart family in navigating their/financial

Checking his watch, he reluctantly agreed, “I’ll extend your time by another half an

you, that’s more than generous,” Lysander acknowledged gratefully. After ending the conversation, she swiftly moved to a secluded area to

long been a fixture in her pho,

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