The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 507 Marriage Is Absolutely Worthless

Nieve stared at Josiah thoughtfully. “Ms. Thorne’s friend?”

“Correct

“What’s your relationship with her friend that brought you here to find me personally?”

In his arms, Aurora was still wide–eyed, filled with curiosity about the world around her. Josiah shifted his. position to hold her more comfortably. He also pulled her tiny dress downward to straighten it out.

“She has nothing to do with me.” Josiah gestured toward Lysander with his chin. “However, she has helped Lysander a lot.”

Nieva shook her head, chuckling lightly. “Oh, returning a favor.”

“Yes, you could say that.”

Nieva became serious. “How much is needed?”

In a few brief words, Josiah explained the situation about Daphne’s family. “The company’s bank loan has been fully repaid, but as you are well aware, it takes some capital to make a comeback.”

Nieva scanned Josiah from head to toe with a peculiar gaze and said, “That’s odd. You could have easily handled this situation yourself. It would have been much more convenient than seeking my help. Is there something else going on here that I should know about?”

Josiah cradled Aurora in his arms, leaning gently against the backrest as he spoke. “I’ve transferred some money, but I suspect she has her reservations. She probably won’t use it.”

After hearing everything, Nieva did not immediately express her stance. Instead, she fell into silence for a

moment.

helping Daphne, Lysander chimed in, “My friend’s family business has always been stable. However, an elder in the family got ill and had to stay abroad temporarily, leading to this urgent situation. I understand that investing certainly carries risks, and I can’t guarantee that it will definitely be profitable and won’t incur losses. But what

you’re quite interesting” Nieva chuckled lightly. “This is the

used to speaking plainly and doesn’t understand the intricacies of the business world. Everything she says

remind you, the more the money, the more of a battlefield it becomes.

“Don’t scare her. She’s just starting out Let her

was having a conversation with Ms. Thome. Why

Josiah didn’t take offense. He made

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she didn’t seem to be particularly

field and don’t understand many things.

between our families, even if your friend loses money, Mr. Guerra would cover it.

bit resigned. “it is

even more curions. “Is she

answered honestly, “If she knew the investment was from me, she

“No way, how on earth did you manage to

my forehead by now. Josiah said helplessly. “I made some mistakes in the past that I haven’t been forgiven for. I am trying to improve my standing with her

again, enjoying his discomfort, but then grew serious. “I should give you this favor, but since most of the

sadness that was real but

serious, understanding her concerns. “I understand. You might not have full authority

is not an issue,” Nieva agreed quickly, though with some irritation. “It is having to deal with

was complicated, something Josiah was aware of. He remained silent, and Lysander didn’t feel it was appropriate

you and Elio Cortez

what he wanted, and I got what I wanted. We’ve both achieved

slightly. “It depends on the

I

capable and ambitious.