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 hadn’t

1. it.

expect that our brief encounter last time would leave such an impression on you, Ms. Thorne. I suppose it’s probably because Mr. Guerra was

the greenhouse was serene and tranquil, making it

smile, Lysander remained silent, her gaze filled with

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

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

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with each other in the past, and I doubt we will in the future. There really is no need for us to get acquainted.”

wasn’t? Don’t we both

or to directly ask me to stay away from Josiah. But I’ll say

can have

with complex emotions as she said, “Ms. Thorne, you truly are nothing like those naive and simple–minded girls out

was undoubtedly referring to Lysanne and

front of him at this moment, she would probably be making up nicknames. She then said

oh, they’re so childish. They think that by being close to me in front of you, they can provoke you.

but recall that Josiah had mentioned it once before.

before that gentleness was of no

his… close

At most, you could say that Mr. Guerra has helped me out before, so I regard him with admiration

her. She reckoned that Amelia was telling the truth and

I work? Skywatch. As for what

look down on

me?”

persuade them to be good. You have your own way of

gave a 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 living through our physical

harm is done, everyone has