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

matter. She asked, “Tell me something. Did you have anything to

the blame on me. Besides, what good would it do me if you and Josiah were to sever ties? If you two were to break

brows. “Was it

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

his motives, he truly didn’t have a need to act

manner.

after being berated 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 she bear the consequences? However, on second thought, one could

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you won’t be able to

car parked across the shrubbery. Next to it, two

tell if those men

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

first move against Michelle, would you

the question, but the next moment, he started to argue his point forcefully.

could I possibly be at fault, Lysander? 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 anything

hurting anyone, what’s

have now, so Lysander, you must

movement. She persisted in challenging his skewed logic

capabilities, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep me in Guerra Group. If he was willing to spend fifty million to

himself, his eyes

her phone, ready at any moment

abruptly pulled her to the other side of the road. “Come