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…”

regardless of how many times

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

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

Lysander to ask one of them, “Can you guys get in touch with Ms. Everhart?”

phone. The bank representatives are here already, it seems

the full implication, a lawyer, sharply dressed and

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an assessment of the

didn’t hesitate to intercept the lead lawyer. “Excuse me… Are you the bank’s appointed lawyer?”

may I ask if

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

on now?”

Corporation is rather complex. It’s not

sharp breath, Lysander pressed, “What do you

even more critical than she had

lawyer’s response was diplomatically cautious, “We will proceed legally against the corporate

from Daphne that the legal representative for the Everhart family

Could you possibly extend a grace period? They’ll

settle the debts, replied reluctantly, “I’m sorry, as a lawyer, my duty is to my client. If Everhart Corporation can’t meet the repayment

found herself

step

Lysander implored, biting her lip, “Can you give me a little more time? Just half an hour, let me try

“After all this considerable delay and no attempts

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

won’t be too late by then.”

set aside her pride and endeavor to assist the

would make his job a lot easier. Checking his watch, he reluctantly agreed, “I’ll extend your time by another half an hour. Should anyone else

the conversation, she swiftly moved to a secluded area to make