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.

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

is

smiled helplessly. “She used to study medicine. She’s used 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. To stand firm in such a place, you can’t

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

I was having a conversation with Ms.

offense. He

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she didn’t seem to

just getting started in this field and don’t understand many things. I am

at all. I actually appreciate direct communication. Honestly, with Mr. Guerra’s backing. I have no concerns. Given the relationship between our families, even if your friend loses money, Mr. Guerra would cover it.

resigned. “it

seemed even more curions. “Is she

attitude when he called her and answered honestly, “If she knew the investment was from me, she would probably

earth did you manage

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

laughed again, enjoying his discomfort, but then grew serious. “I should give you this favor, but since most of the Lionhart family’s finances are

fleeting sadness

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

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

Nieva’s marriage was complicated, something Josiah was aware of. He remained silent, and

and Elio

what he wanted, and I got what I wanted. We’ve both achieved our goals. Marriage is absolutely

frowned slightly. “It

saying I can’t judge people

judgment. Elio is capable and ambitious. He will elevate the Lionhart family