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

asked, “Tell me something. Did you have anything to do with Lysanne showing up

would it do me if you and Josiah

brows. “Was it

fancy being thrown into the ocean by Josiah to feed the sharks just yet.”

but considering his motives, he truly

manner.

by Josiah at the entrance of the resort that day, was so indignant that she deliberately stirred up trouble? However, Josiah has no shred of pity for her now. He made his stance clear last time. If she crossed his boundaries again, could

the same time, the discomfort in her stomach

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asking for money on your behalf. It seems you won’t be able to kill me

parked across the shrubbery. Next to it, two men dressed in black seemed to have been standing there for quite

if those

saw her confusion, 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

the first move against Michelle, would you have ended

question, but the

wrong. If it weren’t for you, how could I have caught Josiah’s attention? He’s now watching me around the clock, and if I dare to do

“If you’re not hurting anyone, what’s

everything I have now, so Lysander, you must help me with

retreat, her face betraying no hint of her movement. She

is the thought of leading a mediocre life! I’m 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

himself, his eyes

up her phone, ready at any moment

swiftly snatched her phone. Without any warning, he abruptly pulled her to the other side of the road. “Come