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

all 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 up, I’m afraid my situation would only get worse.”

her brows. “Was it really

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

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

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

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

gesturing toward a car parked across the shrubbery. Next to it, two men dressed

those

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 living in a

you hadn’t made the first move against

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

how could 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

not hurting anyone, what’s there to be afraid

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

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

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

himself, his eyes shimmering with desire.

her phone, ready at any moment to press the

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