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

me something. Did you have anything to do with Lysanne showing up at my sister’s ward, spouting all sorts

Josiah were to sever ties?

“Was it really not you?”

it yourself. I’m a refined self–preservationist. I certainly don’t fancy being thrown into the

but considering his motives, he truly didn’t have a

manner.

now. He made his stance clear last time. If she crossed his boundaries again, could she bear the consequences? However, on second thought,

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leave. I won’t be asking for money on your behalf. It seems you won’t be able to kill me today either,

rush. Let’s first take a look over there.” Zachary lifted his hand, gesturing toward a car parked across the shrubbery. Next

tell if those

you see? Those people are all arranged by Josiah. They follow me day and night, regardless of where I go. Even hiding at my

move against Michelle, would you

as though Zachary was stumped by the question, but the next moment,

It’s you who’s in 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

hurting anyone, what’s there to

of losing everything I have now, so Lysander, you must help me with this favor

her movement. She persisted in challenging his skewed logic by asking, “Aren’t you afraid of

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, five hundred million,

himself, his eyes

had already picked up her phone, ready at any moment to press the emergency call

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