Chapter 512 Our Care

Daphne grew increasingly annoyed as she dwelled on the matter, shooting daggers at Josiah.

Tension filled the air.

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Josiah heard everything, yet showed no intention of retorting. In fact, he didn’t even seem fazed, simply gazing in Lysander’s direction.

Lysander secretly tugged at Daphne’s arm. “It’s not what you think. I’ll explain it all to you in a bit.”

“Is there more to the story?”

“Yeah, it’s somewhat complicated”

“I didn’t touch a single penny of that fifty million, ready to return it to him at any moment. I would never give him the opportunity to blackmail you into doing something you’re unwilling to do.”

“It’s not about the money.” Lysander glanced at Josiah, her tone softening. “Daphne doesn’t know about Ms. Lionhart’s situation. I’ll talk to her later.”

He nodded. “She’s standing up for you. I understand.”

Lysander chuckled drily and nodded as Daphne pulled her aside, whispering in her car, “What’s going on between you and Josiah? Did he do anything to you when you went to Apex City?”

Lysander averted her gaze sheepishly. “No.”

“Figures. I heard his fiancée went with him. He wouldn’t dare do anything to you in her presence.”

Lysander hummed in response, frowning. “Things are already pretty chaotic. Why’d you bring Dr. Sutton here, too?”

think, but Adrian and I are friends. It’s fine if you don’t accept him, but I can’t just

evidence to prove that he came here for me, nor do I have the right

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on the arm reassuringly, “Don’t worry, Adrian’s not the relentless type. You’re still single, so of course he’s hopeful. I’m sure

Lysander reluctantly nodded.

the way, whose child is

the people present looked like

up, Lysander smiled gently. “She’s the daughter of Mr. Guerra’s friend. Her mother went hiking and won’t be back for a couple of days, placing

his initially indifferent expression giving way to a warm smile

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did. “Is her mother not worried? I can’t believe she entrusted her adorable baby to someone else. It’s one thing to leave the baby with you, but to Josiah… Does he even

“Let’s put the baby’s matter aside. How’s it going with that trump card

you, I’m here to look for

piqued. “Who are you looking for? Is she also at the

in the venture capital circle. I heard that the Lionhart family’s young lady has been vacationing here recently, so I thought I’d try to find her. My grandma had some connections with their family’s older generation back in the

Hofcaster?” Lysander’s eyes widened in surprise. What are the odds? I just got to know Nieva, and Daphne came looking

grandma is not that close to them. Ms. Lionhart might not even know about the older generation’s affairs. I suppose I’m just clutching at straws by coming here this

all the information aligning perfectly, it was clear that

couldn’t help but sigh.

“You’ve

couldn’t be worse. If only you had come an

said, offering advice. “She’ll probably come back from her hiking trip a few days later. Everhart Corporation’s situation is stable for now, so you don’t have to rush. Why don’t you wait here for a

was nothing much she could do. After all, since Daphne was reliant on Nieva’s help,

was quite impatient, growing anxious when she learned that Nieva had gone hiking. “How can I not be worried? Opportunities like this are rare. If I miss it

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