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.

you’re trying to

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

currently facing, Lysander resolved to take a taxi directly to

was now devoid of

propelled Lysander to ask one of them, “Can you

been unable to reach her by phone. The bank representatives are here already, it seems they’re planning to seal the office and liquidate the assets. We’ve been trying all morning, but there’s

implication, a lawyer,

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an assessment of the

me…

lawyer eyed her carefully before replying, “Indeed, may I ask if you are

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

on now?”

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

breath, Lysander pressed, “What do you plan

was even more

“We will proceed legally against the corporate entity to

Daphne that the legal representative for the Everhart family was

home. Could you possibly extend a grace period? They’ll

ability to settle the debts, replied reluctantly, “I’m sorry, as a lawyer, my duty is to my

found herself

step aside?” the lawyer

give me a little more time? Just half

“After all this considerable delay and no attempts at repayment, what could possibly change in just half

going to fill your pockets; it’s a no–win situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If I still

be too late

aside

well aware that retrieving the funds would make his job a lot easier. Checking his

that’s more than generous,” Lysander acknowledged gratefully. After ending the conversation, she swiftly

her pho, reserved for truly critical moments. The tension

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