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…”

of customer service greeted her repeatedly, regardless

resolved to take a taxi directly to

grand lobby, previously guarded and lively, was now devoid of security

to ask one of them, “Can you guys

was a’shake of his head. “We’ve been unable to reach her by phone. The bank representatives are here already, it seems they’re planning

Lysander could process the full implication, a lawyer,

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an assessment of

me… Are you

carefully before replying, “Indeed, may I ask if you are Ms.

I’m not her. But she’s a good friend of mine.

on now?”

gold–rimmed glasses, the lawyer explained, “The situation with Everhart Corporation is rather complex. It’s not merely a simple bankruptcy; their assets are far

sharp breath, Lysander pressed, “What do

that the situation was even more

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

knew from Daphne that the legal representative for the Everhart family was

“There’s been an emergency at their home. Could you possibly extend a grace period? They’ll

is to my client. If Everhart Corporation can’t meet

found herself

you please step aside?” the lawyer requested.

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

this considerable delay and

your pockets; it’s a no–win situation. Half an hour is hardly a significant extension. If I still can’t

too late by

her pride and endeavor

his job a lot easier. Checking his watch,

more than generous,” Lysander acknowledged gratefully. After ending the conversation, she swiftly moved to a secluded