The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

Chapter 542 The Deadly Duo

His words came out jumbled and incoherent, sounding utterly deranged.

Lysander remained standing, unmoved.

Zachary blew a whistle, teeming with intrigue. “Aren’t you scared?”

“What’s there to fear? It’s broad daylight with people coming and going. Surveillance cameras are everywhere. What can you possibly do?”

Zachary raised an eyebrow. “Aren’t you afraid that I might have a knife and could stab you without a second thought?”

“You wouldn’t.” Lysander was certain. “Only Harry would do such a foolish thing as perish together. Not you. Even if you wanted to kill me, you’d find a way to protect yourself. Most likely, you’d find a scapegoat to take the blame while you sit back and watch from a safe distance. Is Lysanne your scapegoat?”

“Pfft!” Zachary nodded heavily. “I must admit that you do know me well. What a pity, though.”

“Why’s that?”

“It’s a pity that Josiah has the advantage of a stronger family background and a higher starting point than me. That’s all it is. A head start. If I had his family resources, I wouldn’t necessarily be any worse off. If we joined forces, we would be an unstoppable force. Is there anything in this world we couldn’t accomplish?”

As Lysander listened, the more outrageous it sounded. “Firstly, aren’t you overestimating yourself? Secondly, even if you had the family background of Josiah,

I wouldn’t be with an unscrupulous devil like you.”

“Do you really think Josiah is some kind of saint?” Zachary scoffed with a cold laugh. “He only plays the good

y in front of you, but his hands are far dirtier than mi

Did you have anything to do with Lysanne showing up at my sister’s ward, spouting all sorts of things?”

“Don’t pin all the blame on me. Besides, what good would it do me if you and Josiah were to sever ties?

brows. “Was it really

refined self–preservationist. I certainly don’t fancy being thrown into the ocean by Josiah

full of fibs, but considering his motives, he truly didn’t have a need to

manner.

has no shred of pity for her now. He made his stance clear last time. If

discomfort in her stomach was

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on your behalf. It seems you won’t be able to kill me today either, so I’m heading

his hand, gesturing toward a car parked across the shrubbery. Next to it, two men dressed in black seemed to

if those men

his smile turning increasingly sinister. “Do you see? Those people are all arranged by Josiah. They follow me day and night, regardless of where I go. Even hiding at my mother’s place is pointless! Life has been like

questioned, “If you hadn’t made the first move against Michelle, would you have ended up in this situation?”

seemed as though Zachary was stumped by the question, but the next moment, he started to argue his

I have caught Josiah’s attention? He’s now watching me around the clock, and if I dare to do anything to you or your family, he could make me vanish from

anyone, what’s there to be afraid

have now, so Lysander, you must help me with this favor

subtly began to retreat, her face betraying no hint of her movement. She persisted in challenging his skewed logic

too exceptional to just blend into the crowd. All I need is one chance from Josiah to prove my worth. Once he sees my capabilities, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep me in Guerra Group. If he was willing to spend fifty million to recruit a showpiece, he could surely give me one hundred million, no,

was increasingly unable to restrain himself, his eyes shimmering with desire.

her phone, ready at

any warning, he abruptly pulled her to