Chapter 451 Cold Blood

Lysander blinked subtly, her lashes perfectly concealing the emotions in her eyes. “It seems you still don’t understand,” she said. “I thought this concept was straightforward enough for you to grasp.”

Josiah’s heart clenched. “How should I interpret this?”

“I was in pain, simply because I was betrayed by someone I had always trusted,” Lysander explained, fearing he might not understand. She even gave him an example, “What would you do if Ms. Collins betrayed Guerra Group’s business secrets?”

Josiah was instantly filled with rage. “How can these issues be lumped together?”

“The feelings were actually the same.”

Josiah’s eyes were rimmed with red, his frustration making him look more like he’d been hit where it hurt. “Do you truly not understand, Lysander?” he asked again. “If it was not me but another man, just as gentle and considerate, who married you back then, would you be intimate with him?”

Lysander furrowed her brows. “Isn’t marital intimacy part of the marital obligations?”

Josiah laughed. “Obligation?”

“Since I was married, and I was quite content with my marital status at the time, so naturally, I was willing to maintain that marriage relationship.”

Under the moonlight, her exquisite features appeared particularly aloof.

Josiah tried to keep his emotions in check, but his gaze turned especially icy. Unable to suppress the resentment welling up within him any longer, he spat out, “Lysander, has anyone ever told you that you’re nothing but a cold–blooded creature?”

“You”

Unexpectedly, Josiah couldn’t hold back any longer. He gazed deeply at Lysander, his eyes filled with complex emotions. His thin lips, previously held tight, began to quiver as if he had more to say.

Lysander patiently waited for him to speak.

In the end, Josiah had reached his limit with her unyielding stubbornness. He stormed off, making sure to slam the newly locked door behind him, leaving behind a resounding echo.

Once again, the door was slammed shut behind him.

didn’t mention how much money was spent on the

day, Lysander spent quite a while without stepping out of the house, choosing

Everhart residence, couldn’t temporarily make it over to visit her. Undeterred, she made a video call to Lysander every day without fail, fearing she might encounter

a warmth mixed with a touch of helplessness. “I’m an adult,” she said,

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hands, and the mark on your chest. Whoever did this to you was incredibly cruel. It must have hurt so much

he got what he deserved in the

called her to update her on the thief’s situation. After undergoing surgery, his life was saved, but the injuries

“He

Lysander, “You should to the hospital

help but laugh. “Don’t worry,” she said. “It’s just a superficial wound that looks severe. I’m a doctor myself, I don’t need to trouble the hospital. Also, is Howard constantly at the hospital?

propping her chin on the other side of the camera and saying. “Indeed, if you’re confident, resting at home should be just as good. By the way, has Adrian visited

your current situation.”

to lump us together all

with him, so I’ve dropped the idea. This time, I was genuinely caught up in an unexpected matter and needed someone to

“Enough about me. How are things going on

have to go bankrupt and we’ve paid off the debts. However, our cash flow is still broken. We absolutely need an investment to keep going. But we can’t and dare not rely on the bank

turned bitter. “So, what’s your next move?”

and said, “Let’s try to find some investors. Everhart Corporation

better give it your

gesture of encouragement. “You too. Take

learned from my past mistakes. Now, I’m always

a bit worried, maybe I should–Ring!” A ringtone sounded from Daphne’s end of the line.

took the opportunity to

conversation. “You should probably take

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