The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 434

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…”

customer service greeted her repeatedly, regardless of how

resolved to

guarded and lively, was now

of them, “Can you guys get in

representatives are here already, it seems

a lawyer, sharply dressed and accompanied

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for an assessment

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

replying, “Indeed, may I ask if you

she’s a

on now?”

gold–rimmed glasses, the lawyer explained, “The situation with Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s not merely

pressed, “What do you

the situation was even more critical than she had anticipated.

legally against the corporate entity

that the legal representative for the Everhart family was Rufus.

Could you possibly extend a grace period? They’ll address this as soon as

a lawyer, my duty is to my client. If Everhart

herself momentarily speechless.

step aside?” the lawyer

Lysander implored, biting her lip, “Can you give me a little more time?

in his voice, “After all this considerable delay and no attempts at repayment, what could possibly change

isn’t going to fill your pockets; it’s a no–win situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If I still can’t come up with the funds after that, you’re free to

procedures–it won’t be too late

herself with no alternatives but to set aside her pride and endeavor to assist the Everhart family

easier. Checking his watch, he reluctantly agreed, “I’ll extend your

she swiftly moved to a

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