The Charming 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…”

service greeted her repeatedly, regardless of how

family was currently facing, Lysander resolved to

bustling Everhart Corporation was cerily silent and deserted. The grand lobby, previously guarded and lively, was now devoid

propelled Lysander to ask one of them, “Can you guys get in touch

unable to reach her by phone. The bank representatives are here already, it

Lysander could process the full implication, a lawyer, sharply dressed and accompanied by bank

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assessment of the assets.

hesitate to intercept the lead lawyer. “Excuse me…

carefully before replying, “Indeed, may I ask

shook her head. “No, I’m not her. But she’s a good

on now?”

is rather complex. It’s not merely a simple bankruptcy; their assets are

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

was even more critical

lawyer’s response was diplomatically cautious, “We will proceed legally against the corporate entity to recover the debts. Any

the legal representative for the

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

duty is to my

herself momentarily speechless.

you please step aside?” the lawyer

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

“After all this considerable delay and no attempts at repayment,

hardly a significant

procedures–it won’t be too

no alternatives but to set aside her pride and endeavor to

bank, was well aware that retrieving the funds would make his job a lot easier. Checking his watch, he

After ending the conversation, she swiftly moved to a secluded area to make an