His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 434 There Was No Room For Discussion

Adrian’s expression slightly tensed, a faint crease forming between his brows as he attempted to mask his emotions. By the time he gently knocked on Lysander’s door once more, his features had smoothed into their customary gentle smile. He announced with a soft warmth, “We’re back.”

White Coat trailed behind him, barking joyfully as if catching his mood.

“Mm, Lysander replied her voice slightly distant. After responding, she drifted back to her seat by the window, her gaze lost in the vague contours of the outside world.

Observing that she desired solitude, Adrian chose not to intrude further. Noticing the nearly cleared dining table, he quietly made his way to the kitchen. There, he meticulously washed the used utensils and neatly arranged them back in the cupboard.

In the living room, Lysander maintained her

templative silence.

Adrian approached her gently, his voice laced with concern, “What happened? Did the conversation not go well?”

The discussion had not merely been unproductive–it had been utterly futile.

A bitter chuckle echoed silently within Lysander, though her face remained impassive. She managed a simple, “In

to be as current state, we can’t discuss anything. Dr. Sutton, I really appreciate your help, but I’d like

for a while now.”

“All right, I’ll take my leave then,” Adrian responded, his movements carrying a trace of reluctance. As he moved toward the door, he paused to gently pat the fluffy head of the puppy following him, whispering, “Take good care of her for me, I’m leaving first.”

White Coat seemed to understand, rustling softly as it stopped following him further.

Lysander found herself alone until the afternoon. Not a single message or piece of news came through. Not worrying that she might disturb Daphne, she finally decided to reach out herself.

“The user you’re trying to reach is currently unavailable…”

greeted her repeatedly, regardless of

dire circumstances the Everhart family was currently facing, Lysander resolved to take a taxi directly to the office building

and deserted. The grand lobby, previously guarded and lively, was now devoid of security personnel. The reception desk stood unattended, and the

urgency propelled Lysander to ask one of them, “Can you

by phone. The bank representatives are here already, it seems they’re planning to seal the

full implication, a lawyer, sharply dressed and

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lead lawyer. “Excuse me… Are you the bank’s appointed lawyer?”

lawyer eyed her carefully before replying, “Indeed, may I ask

But she’s a good friend of mine. Can

on now?”

explained, “The situation with Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s not merely a simple bankruptcy;

sharp breath, Lysander pressed, “What do you plan to

seemed that the situation was even more critical

“We will proceed legally against the corporate entity

Daphne that the legal representative

letting the lawyer move on, “There’s been an emergency at their home. Could you possibly extend a grace period? They’ll address this as soon as they can

settle the debts, replied reluctantly, “I’m sorry, as a lawyer, my duty is to my

found herself momentarily speechless.

please step

a little more time? Just half

his skepticism with a hint of incredulity in his voice, “After all this considerable delay and no attempts at repayment,

situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If I still can’t come up with the funds after that, you’re free to follow through with

procedures–it won’t be too late by then.”

aside her pride and endeavor to assist the Everhart family in navigating

his job a lot easier. Checking his watch, he

conversation, she swiftly moved to a secluded area to make