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 reach is

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

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

The grand lobby, previously guarded and lively, was now devoid of security personnel. The reception desk stood unattended, and the

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

already, it

a lawyer, sharply

ian

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an assessment of

me… Are you the bank’s

“Indeed, may I ask if

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

on now?”

his gold–rimmed glasses, the lawyer explained, “The situation with Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s

sharp breath, Lysander pressed, “What do you plan

situation was even more critical

proceed legally against the corporate entity to recover the debts. Any

from Daphne that the legal representative for the Everhart

emergency at their home. Could you possibly extend a grace period?

as a lawyer, my duty is to my client. If Everhart

herself

please step aside?”

give me a little more time?

considerable delay and no attempts at

pockets; it’s a no–win situation. Half an hour is hardly

won’t be too late by

no alternatives but to set aside her pride and endeavor to assist the Everhart family in

of the bank, 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

acknowledged gratefully. After ending the conversation, she swiftly

had long been a fixture in her pho, reserved for truly

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