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.

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 I can promise

Nieva chuckled lightly. “This is the

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

lips. “I am tired of all the smooth–talking and slick words. it is refreshing to hear something straightforward. But Ms. Thorne, I must remind you, the more the money, the more of a battlefield it becomes. To stand

scare her. She’s just starting out Let her adapt

was having a conversation

offense. He

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demeanor, she didn’t seem to be particularly

in this field and don’t understand many things. I am sorry

concerns. Given the relationship between our families, even if your friend loses money, Mr. Guerra would cover it. I am just curious–since your

resigned. “it

curions. “Is she at odds with

“If she knew

did you manage to offend her? She

helplessly. “I made some mistakes in the past that I haven’t been forgiven for. I am trying to

you this favor, but since most of the Lionhart family’s finances are under my husband’s control now, and given my current situation… You

fleeting sadness

her concerns. “I understand. You might not have full authority over investments right now. I won’t ask for much.

quickly, though with some irritation.

He remained silent, and

“Will you and Elio

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

frowned slightly. “It

you saying I can’t

capable and ambitious. He will