The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 512 Our Care

Daphne grew increasingly annoyed as she dwelled on the matter, shooting daggers at Josiah.

Tension filled the air.

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Josiah heard everything, yet showed no intention of retorting. In fact, he didn’t even seem fazed, simply gazing in Lysander’s direction.

Lysander secretly tugged at Daphne’s arm. “It’s not what you think. I’ll explain it all to you in a bit.”

“Is there more to the story?”

“Yeah, it’s somewhat complicated”

“I didn’t touch a single penny of that fifty million, ready to return it to him at any moment. I would never give him the opportunity to blackmail you into doing something you’re unwilling to do.”

“It’s not about the money.” Lysander glanced at Josiah, her tone softening. “Daphne doesn’t know about Ms. Lionhart’s situation. I’ll talk to her later.”

He nodded. “She’s standing up for you. I understand.”

Lysander chuckled drily and nodded as Daphne pulled her aside, whispering in her car, “What’s going on between you and Josiah? Did he do anything to you when you went to Apex City?”

Lysander averted her gaze sheepishly. “No.”

“Figures. I heard his fiancée went with him. He wouldn’t dare do anything to you in her presence.”

Lysander hummed in response, frowning. “Things are already pretty chaotic. Why’d you bring Dr. Sutton here, too?”

Adrian and I are friends. It’s fine if you don’t accept him, but I can’t just sever ties with him over this,

thought Daphne’s words made sense. Adrian did help Daphne today, and I have no evidence to prove that he came here for me, nor do I have the

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arm reassuringly, “Don’t worry, Adrian’s not the relentless type. You’re still single, so of course he’s hopeful. I’m sure he’ll give up once

Lysander reluctantly nodded.

the way, whose

people present looked

Mr. Guerra’s friend. Her mother went hiking and won’t be back for a couple

brow, his initially indifferent expression giving way to

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to someone else. It’s one thing to leave the baby with you, but to

to ask her about the important matter. “Let’s put the baby’s matter aside. How’s

you, I’m here to look for someone. Whether I can find them or not, well, that’s up to

looking for? Is

Hofcaster? I bet you don’t. They’re quite influential over there, especially in the venture capital circle. I heard that the Lionhart family’s young lady has been vacationing here recently, so I thought I’d try to find her. My grandma had some connections with their family’s older generation back in the day, so it

family from Hofcaster?” Lysander’s eyes widened in surprise. What are the odds? I just got to know Nieva, and Daphne came

grandma is not that close to them. Ms. Lionhart might not even know about the older generation’s affairs. I

perfectly, it was clear that the

couldn’t help but

was excited. “You’ve seen

only you had come

Lysander said, offering advice. “She’ll probably come back from her hiking trip a few

do. After all, since Daphne was reliant on Nieva’s help, she

anxious when she learned that Nieva had gone hiking. “How can I not be worried? Opportunities like this are rare. If I miss it this time,

visits Hofcaster, and it’s odd that she suddenly came here and chose to stay in this resort, even entrusting her child to

Lysander nodded.

nonchalantly admitted, “Ms. Lionhart is indeed my

did she suddenly go hiking then?” Daphne exclaimed, “Did you send her away again? Seriously, Josiah,

by her overthinking, Josiah said, “I had no idea you were