The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 499 I Rejected Him

During the evening, there were hardly any people in the garden. Such a situation couldn’t simply be explained away as a mere coincidence.

Amelia blinked, twirling a strand of hair, she said, “You’re Lysander, right? Don’t get me wrong. I’m not referring to the one who’s still hung up on Mr. Guerra.”

It seemed she knew quite a bit about Josiah.

Lysander admitted. “Did you need something from me?”

“It wasn’t anything significant. I just didn’t expect to run into you here, so I couldn’t help but take a few extra glances.” Amelia spoke with a laugh in her voice, her tone surprisingly not off–putting

“What are you looking at me for?”

Amelia tilted her head and let out a chuckle, abruptly changing the subject. “Ms. Thorne, your outfit is quite stunning,” she praised. “Would you mind telling me where you got it? I’d love to try something

similar.

“So, you’ve followed me all this time just to ask about my clothes?” Lysander naturally didn’t believe it and stated bluntly, “What I’m wearing might not exactly match your style.”

Amelia’s attire was incredibly bold, her makeup even more so, favoring the fiery red lip look of a dominant woman. To her, Lysander’s dress was so plain it bordered on boring. Yet, Amelia sincerely said, “No, I really like it.

“Is that so?” Lysander asked.

With a sly smile, Amelia said, “Because this outfit was personally selected for you by Mr. Guerra.”

Recently, Lysander had been dealing with one complex situation after another. She really didn’t have the extra energy to decipher the hidden meanings in Amelia’s words. She went straight to the greenhouse, found a rocking chair, sat down, and asked, “You have something to say, just spit it out. We met at the karaoke lounge last time. Your name is Amelia Scott, right?”

something Tiffany had told her, and Lysander could only hope she

1. it.

time would leave such an impression on you, Ms. Thorne. I suppose it’s probably because Mr. Guerra was there at the time

and tranquil, making it an ideal spot for

Lysander remained silent,

Josiah than she had anticipated, but she was oblivious to this fact. Amelia was also at the resort

that she had no intention of speaking further, Amelia took the initiative and began, “If we’re being exact, our first meeting was actually at the karaoke lounge. However, the circumstances then weren’t quite ideal. Perhaps, it’s best if we forget about that. Let’s just pretend that

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unnecessary pleasantries. “We didn’t have much to do with each other in the past, and I doubt we will in the future. There really is no need for us to

wasn’t? Don’t we both know Mr.

“I’m not sure what you know, or if you’re here today to test me or to directly ask me to stay away from Josiah. But I’ll say this, I’m the

have

complex emotions as she said, “Ms. Thorne, you truly are nothing like those naive and

referring to Lysanne

then said indifferently.

Men, oh, they’re so childish. They think that by being close to me in front of you, they can provoke you. I told him then, this method varies from person to person,

but recall that Josiah had mentioned it once before.

told him before that gentleness

his… close confidante?”

and waved her hands, expressing strong denial. “You’ve got it wrong. I’m not like them. At most, you could say that Mr.

telling the truth

As for what this place

you look down

me?”

shook her head, her stance clear. “Without experiencing someone’s hardships, you can’t persuade them to be good. You have your own way of life, and it’s not my place as an

nonchalant laugh. “Ms. Thorne, even if you’re just saying these things to appease me, I don’t mind. After all, they are rather contforting to hear. But I’m well aware, you intellectuals, deep down, look down upon us women who make a

as no harm is done, everyone has