The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 542

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

have anything to do with Lysanne showing

it do me if you and Josiah were to sever ties? If you two were to break up, I’m afraid my situation would only

her brows. “Was it

said it yourself. I’m a refined self–preservationist. I certainly don’t fancy being thrown into the ocean by Josiah to

motives, he

manner.

her now. He made his stance clear last time. If she

same time, the discomfort in her stomach

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seems you won’t be able to kill me

Zachary lifted his hand, gesturing toward a car parked across the shrubbery. Next to it, two men dressed in black seemed to have been standing there for quite some

tell if those men were bodyguards.

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

against Michelle, would

was stumped by the question, but the next moment, he started to argue his

could I have caught Josiah’s attention? He’s

“If you’re not hurting anyone, what’s there to be afraid of?”

have now, so Lysander, you must help

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

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

was increasingly unable to restrain himself, his eyes

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

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

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