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…”

her repeatedly, regardless of how many times she attempted the call.

currently facing, Lysander resolved to take

was now devoid of security

to ask one of them, “Can you guys get in

are here already, it seems they’re planning to seal the office and liquidate the assets. We’ve been trying all morning, but there’s no

implication, a

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for an assessment of

“Excuse me… Are you the bank’s appointed lawyer?” she inquired

carefully before replying, “Indeed, may I

shook her head. “No, I’m not her. But she’s a good friend of mine. Can you

on now?”

complex. It’s not merely a simple bankruptcy; their assets are far insufficient to

sharp breath, Lysander pressed, “What do you

the situation was even

“We will proceed legally against the corporate entity to recover the debts. Any disputes will be

Daphne that the legal representative for the Everhart family was Rufus.

persisted, not 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 after sorting out their family

lawyer, clearly skeptical of Everharts‘ ability to settle the debts, replied reluctantly, “I’m sorry, as a lawyer, my duty is to my client. If Everhart

herself momentarily speechless.

you please step aside?” the

me a little more time? Just half an hour, let me

incredulity in his voice, “After all this considerable delay and

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

be too late

aside her pride and endeavor to assist the Everhart

the funds would make his job a lot easier. Checking his watch, he reluctantly agreed, “I’ll extend your time

Lysander acknowledged gratefully. After ending the conversation, she swiftly