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

something. Did you have anything to do with Lysanne showing

pin 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

“Was it

I certainly don’t fancy being thrown into the ocean by Josiah

fibs, but considering his motives, he truly didn’t have a need to act in such

manner.

that Lysanne’s own idea? Was she the one who, 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?

the same time, the discomfort in her stomach

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

there.” Zachary lifted his hand, gesturing toward a car parked across the shrubbery.

tell if those men were

all arranged by Josiah. They follow me day and night, regardless of where I go.

sternly questioned, “If you hadn’t made the first move against Michelle,

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

caught Josiah’s attention? He’s now watching me around the clock, and if

hurting anyone,

I have now, so Lysander,

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

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

to restrain himself,

already picked up her phone, ready at any

phone. Without any warning, he abruptly pulled her to

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