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?”

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to prove that he came here for me,

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You’re still single, so of course he’s hopeful. I’m sure he’ll give up

Lysander reluctantly nodded.

dropping the matter, played with Aurora instead. “By the

of the people present looked

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

mind, and he arched his brow, his initially indifferent expression giving way to a warm smile much like the thawing

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surprise like how Lysander 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

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

I came. Besides visiting you, I’m here to look for someone.

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

a hopeful expression. “Do you know about the Lionhart family from Hofcaster? I bet you don’t. They’re quite influential over there, especially in the venture capital circle. I heard that the Lionhart family’s young lady has been vacationing here recently, so I thought

from Hofcaster?” Lysander’s eyes widened in surprise. What are the odds? I

that close to them. Ms. Lionhart might not even know about the older generation’s affairs. I suppose I’m

that

help but

excited. “You’ve seen her?

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

mother of the baby,” Lysander 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

nothing much she could do. After all, since Daphne was reliant on Nieva’s help, she had no other choice but to wait for her

when she learned that Nieva had gone hiking. “How can I not be worried?

it? Ms. Lionhart rarely visits Hofcaster, and it’s odd that she

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