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 currently

greeted her repeatedly, regardless of how many

Lysander resolved to take a taxi directly to the office building of Everhart

lobby, previously guarded and lively, was now devoid of security

of them, “Can you guys get in touch with

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

full implication, a lawyer,

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the lead lawyer. “Excuse me… Are you the

replying, “Indeed, may I ask

I’m not her. But she’s a good friend of mine. Can you tell me…

on now?”

Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s not merely a simple bankruptcy;

breath, Lysander pressed, “What

even more critical than she

lawyer’s response was diplomatically cautious, “We will proceed legally against the corporate entity to recover the debts. Any disputes will

knew from Daphne that the legal representative for the Everhart family was

possibly extend a grace period? They’ll address this as soon as they

a lawyer, my duty is to my client. If Everhart Corporation can’t meet the repayment within the legally

herself

please step aside?”

her lip, “Can you give me a little more time? Just half an hour, let

his voice, “After all this considerable delay and

a no–win situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If I still can’t come up

be too late by

with no alternatives but to set aside her pride

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 an hour. Should anyone else ask, my

than generous,” Lysander acknowledged gratefully. After ending the conversation, she swiftly moved to a secluded area to make an urgent phone

contact had long been a fixture in her pho, reserved

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