The Charming Ex-Wife

The Charming Ex–Wife

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The people who had previously crowded and pressured her finally quieted down for a moment.

At that moment, a voice chimed in, “Ms. Thorne does have a point. The profits we can secure are the most tangible. Let’s focus on preparing for the competitive tendering first.”

Lysander glanced at the speaker and recognized him immediately.

They were one of the four individuals Josiah had previously invited for a private meeting.

Another person chimed in, “Indeed; the competive tendering process is the main priority right now. Let’s focus on the proposal first. Ms. Thorne, I’ll send the information for the competitive tendering to your email shortly. Please take a look at it first.”

“All right; thank you. Let’s call it a day then. I’ve taken into account all the suggestions everyone made today. I’ll strive to keep up with you all in the future. Meeting adjourned,” Lysander said.

Rowan quickly called out to her and said, “Wait! You haven’t specified when you will give us an answer, Ms. Thorne. Telling us you will give us one as soon as possible simply won’t cut it. You need to provide us with a specific deadline.”

After giving it some thought, Lysander said, “The day after tomorrow, then.”

“Do you realize how many companies are vying for this contract, Ms. Thorne? If the response you provide the day after tomorrow turns out to be a useless suggestion, we’ll all have to start from scratch again.”

“When do you think would be a suitable time, then, Mr. Cobb?”

“First thing tomorrow morning. We’ll meet here in this conference room. I hope that you will provide us with an explanation, Ms. Thorne. Otherwise, it won’t just be Mr. Castillo, but most of the executives might have to consider finding another job!” Rowan said.

That evening, she hurried home, quickly ate her dinner, and then immediately retreated into the study.

The sudden ring of the doorbell shattered the silence within the house.

Lysander opened the door and upon lifting her head, she saw Josiah standing there, his face devoid of any expression.

The corridor was eerily quiet, devoid of any noise whatsoever.

Lysander rubbed her forehead and asked, “What is it?”

seemed that Josiah had cooled down, he retorted, “Why aren’t you asleep yet, given how late it

time had unknowingly slipped to

exhaustion seeping into her words. Too weary to engage in a drawn–out conversation with him, she asked again, “Did you need something from me?”

the thermal jar he was holding, “After I returned, I noticed your lights were still on, so I thought I’d get you some late–night snacks.”

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“Thank you, but

she spoke, she was about to

as he asked,

soon as possible. If there’s nothing else. I’ll get back to it now,” Lysander responded as patiently as possible.

door was held open by Josiah’s

did you find your day at Thorne Constructions and Energies? I heard the meeting didn’t

came to a halt. “You really do have quite the

study room before heading straight for the laptop that displayed intricate spreadsheets. Beside it, a pile of files and Lysander’s half–finished notes were scattered.

on the numbers on the report with a serious

gaze and asked, “Who made

thought and said, “I requested it from the marketing department.”

again, “Didn’t any of them offer

really acknowledge me. The marketing department’s focus isn’t on their work. When I called them at four in the afternoon, they were already contemplating to clock out. I couldn’t get the hard copy of the documents, so I had to make do with

turned gloomy when he heard that. “I

all.”

at the report with confusion written all

“There’s no page dedicated to qualification certifications in the appendix. I remember the auditor required that competitive tendering companies must meet

jar, lightly moved the mouse to add a note, then said, “If this isn’t the

no longer a secret, and lysander had

the report and said, “I’ve already cross–checked the specific figures within, and there are no major issues. Are there

and said, “This is the job of the finance department. Even the boldest accountant wouldn’t dare to tamper with the books. However, any oversight in data verification would have

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