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…”

response of customer service greeted her repeatedly, regardless of how many times

Everhart family was currently facing, Lysander resolved to take a taxi directly

previously guarded and lively, was now devoid of security

ask one of them, “Can you guys get in touch with Ms.

been unable to reach her by phone. The bank representatives are here already, it seems they’re planning to seal the office and liquidate

a lawyer, sharply dressed

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for an assessment of the assets.

hesitate to intercept the lead lawyer. “Excuse me… Are you the bank’s appointed lawyer?” she inquired

replying, “Indeed, may I ask if

a good friend of

on now?”

lawyer explained, “The situation with Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s

“What do you plan

was even more critical

was diplomatically cautious, “We will proceed legally against the corporate entity

the legal representative for the Everhart family

an emergency at their home. Could you possibly extend a grace period? They’ll address

a lawyer, my duty is to my client. If Everhart Corporation can’t meet the repayment

herself

please step aside?” the lawyer

you give me a little more time? Just half an hour, let me try

expressed his skepticism with a hint of incredulity in his voice, “After all this considerable delay and no attempts at repayment, what could possibly change in just

hour is hardly a significant extension.

too late by

to set aside her pride and endeavor to assist the Everhart family in navigating their/financial

Checking his

that’s more than generous,” Lysander acknowledged gratefully. After ending the conversation, she swiftly