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 how many

the Everhart family was currently facing, Lysander resolved to take

was cerily silent and deserted. The grand lobby, previously guarded and lively, was now

one of them, “Can you

here already, it

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hesitate to intercept the lead lawyer. “Excuse me… Are you

“Indeed, may

her. But she’s a good friend of mine. Can you tell me… what’s

on now?”

gold–rimmed glasses, the lawyer explained, “The situation with Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s not merely a simple bankruptcy; their assets

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

situation was even more

the corporate entity to recover the debts. Any disputes will be

the legal representative

extend a grace period? They’ll address this as soon as they can after

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.

please step aside?” the

lip, “Can you give me a little more time?

voice, “After all this considerable delay

a no–win situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If

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

juncture, she found herself with no alternatives but to set aside her

a lot easier. Checking his watch, he reluctantly agreed, “I’ll extend your time by another half an hour.

gratefully. After ending the conversation, she swiftly moved to a