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.

“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 I can promise is that my

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

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

I must remind you, the

her. She’s just starting

I was having a conversation

Naturally, Josiah didn’t take offense. He made a gesture and said, “Apologies,

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demeanor, she didn’t

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

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. I am just curious–since your friend is important to you and Mr. Guerra values you, why wouldn’t she use

bit resigned. “it is a long

seemed even more curions. “Is she at

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

did you manage to offend her? She would rather refuse the money than

the baby, he would probably be rubbing 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

then grew serious. “I should give you this favor, but since most

expression turned somber, a fleeting sadness that was real but

might not have full authority over investments right now. I won’t ask for much.

Nieva agreed quickly, though with some irritation. “It

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

asked, “Will you and Elio Cortez continue

what he wanted, and I got

frowned slightly. “It

I can’t judge

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