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.

trying to

repeatedly, regardless of

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

was cerily silent and deserted. The grand lobby, previously guarded and lively, was now devoid of security personnel. The reception desk stood

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

phone. The bank representatives are here already, it seems they’re planning to seal the office

could process the full implication, a lawyer, sharply

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for an assessment

didn’t hesitate to intercept the lead lawyer. “Excuse me… Are you the bank’s appointed lawyer?” she

may I ask if you are Ms. Daphne

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

on now?”

lawyer explained, “The situation with Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s not merely a simple

breath, Lysander pressed, “What do you

the situation was even more critical than

“We will proceed legally against the corporate entity to recover the debts. Any disputes

that the legal representative

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

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

herself momentarily

please step aside?” the lawyer

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

it’s a no–win situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If I

procedures–it won’t be too

this juncture, she found herself with no alternatives but to set aside

was 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

gratefully. After ending the conversation, she swiftly moved to a secluded area to

her pho, reserved

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