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

her repeatedly, regardless of how many

currently facing, Lysander resolved to take a

guarded and lively, was now devoid of

propelled Lysander to ask one of them, “Can you guys

are here already, it seems

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

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assessment of

to intercept the lead lawyer. “Excuse me… Are you the bank’s appointed

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

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

on now?”

lawyer explained, “The situation with Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s not merely a simple bankruptcy; their assets are far insufficient to

sharp breath, Lysander pressed, “What

was even more

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

legal representative for

lawyer move on, “There’s been an emergency at their home. Could you possibly extend a grace period? They’ll address this as soon as

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

found herself momentarily

could you please step aside?” the

you give me a little more time? Just half

skepticism with a hint of incredulity in his voice, “After all this considerable delay

situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If I still can’t come up with the funds after that, you’re

be too late by

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

job a lot easier. Checking his watch, he reluctantly agreed, “I’ll extend your time by

ending the conversation, she swiftly

in her pho, reserved for truly critical

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