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.

this urgent situation. I understand that investing certainly carries risks, and I can’t guarantee that it will definitely be profitable and

“This is the first time I’ve heard such an honest

to speaking plainly and doesn’t understand the intricacies of

Nieva said, smacking her 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.

“Don’t scare her. She’s just

conversation

joking. Naturally, Josiah didn’t take offense. He made a gesture

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she didn’t seem to be particularly

don’t understand many things. I am sorry

Given the relationship between our families, even if your friend loses money, Mr. Guerra would cover it. I am just curious–since your friend is important to you and Mr. Guerra values you, why wouldn’t she

a bit resigned. “it is a long

curions. “Is

her and answered honestly, “If she knew the investment was from me, she would probably be happier

burst out laughing without any regard. “No way, how on earth did you manage to offend her? She would rather

forehead by now. Josiah said helplessly. “I made some mistakes in the

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

a fleeting sadness that was real but

authority over investments

quickly, though with some irritation.

something Josiah was aware of. He remained silent, and Lysander didn’t

you and Elio

her eyes. “He got what he wanted, and I got what I wanted. We’ve both achieved our goals.

“It depends on

you saying I can’t judge

and ambitious. He will