The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 527 Help Comes

Tiffany seemed taken aback by Lysander’s sudden change in demeanor, casting a timid glance at Josiah. Seeing no reaction from him, she hesitantly bit her lip and asked, “Lysa, are you feeling upset today? I may not be able to help much, but I can at least lend an ear.”

Lysander’s words were polite yet distant. “I’m feeling okay.”

Even the most dense person would have understood her attitude by then.

Tiffany, like an inexperienced young girl, nodded and said, “All right then.”

She extended her hand, playfully jingling her bracelet in front of Aurora. Successfully eliciting a giggle from Aurora, she, too, broke into a genuine smile. Continuing the conversation with Lysander, she asked, “Lysa, she seems to like me a lot. Can I hold her?”

Lysander didn’t even bother to find an excuse. “No.”

Tiffany paused for a moment, then quickly reassured. “It’s okay, Lysd. I understand that you’re hesitant let me hold the baby because I’m young, inexperienced with children. However, I can learn what I don’t know now. After all, it’s something I’ll eventually need in the future.”

Lysander glanced at Tiffany, her gaze devoid of any emotion. “Ms. Lanister, we’re not that familiar with each other.

Tiffany was at a loss for how to react under Lysander’s gaze, displaying a perfectly measured sense of

unease.

Dillon appeared deep in thought as he studied Lysander, a glint of sharpness flashing in his eyes.

Josiah broke the silence. “Mr. Lanister, Tiffany, dinner time at the restaurant is limited, so if you plan to eat, you’d better hurry up.”

sure. Dad, let’s sit with Jose and Lysa. This spot has

Lysander is a doctor with mysophobia. She’s not used to dining with strangers. There are plenty of empty seats around. Feel free to choose any.” Josiah gestured to beckon a waiter over. “Guide the guests to select some

waiter gestured. “Esteemed

Lysander as if he had just remembered something. “There’s no rush… Ms. Thorne, do you happen to have a good relationship with Ms. Everhart, the current head

obvious. I don’t think you have any connection with the Everhart family, right,

thrilled. “This is fantastic. One of our production lines broke down and, after much thought, it seems only Everhart Corporation’s factory has similar equipment.”

businesses, but they had never been particularly close. To put it

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collaborate

amiss if one was exhibiting

given her in the greenhouse, and with a heightened sense of caution, she asked, “It’s just a malfunction, right?

large order that’s due soon. Now, an entire production line is down, and I simply can’t catch up. I remember that the production line in

now, although Dillon probably isn’t aware yet that Josiah has helped to arrange an investment from Ms. Lionhart. Still, I can’t help but feel unease from the sudden show of goodwill

discuss everything. There’s always room for negotiation, even in terms of profit. I can make further concessions.”

part of the Everhart family, Mr. Lanister? Everhart Corporation’s address

such a massive bush, so she was fairly certain something was

in silence from the

“Our family business used to have a bit of a rivalry with Everhart Corporation’s. It won’t be appropriate to ask them to lend us their production line now. However, since I happened to run

1. me.

given his style,

it was clear that Dillon was trying to win Lysander over.

mention it to Ms. Everhart, but

isn’t complex. As long as Everhart Corporation can deliver on time, it would be a great help to me.”

“That’s wonderful. Lysa, thank you for helping

only help relay a message. I didn’t

from her seat, timidly approaching her father. She looked somewhat frightened. “Jose, Lysa seems to have suddenly changed. She wasn’t like this before. Did I do something wrong to upset her?”

offer any unnecessary explanations. She simply picked up

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“You go ahead. I’ll be there

head and began tidying up Aurora’s

her hand. “I’ll take care of it in a