Chapter 451 Cold Blood

Lysander blinked subtly, her lashes perfectly concealing the emotions in her eyes. “It seems you still don’t understand,” she said. “I thought this concept was straightforward enough for you to grasp.”

Josiah’s heart clenched. “How should I interpret this?”

“I was in pain, simply because I was betrayed by someone I had always trusted,” Lysander explained, fearing he might not understand. She even gave him an example, “What would you do if Ms. Collins betrayed Guerra Group’s business secrets?”

Josiah was instantly filled with rage. “How can these issues be lumped together?”

“The feelings were actually the same.”

Josiah’s eyes were rimmed with red, his frustration making him look more like he’d been hit where it hurt. “Do you truly not understand, Lysander?” he asked again. “If it was not me but another man, just as gentle and considerate, who married you back then, would you be intimate with him?”

Lysander furrowed her brows. “Isn’t marital intimacy part of the marital obligations?”

Josiah laughed. “Obligation?”

“Since I was married, and I was quite content with my marital status at the time, so naturally, I was willing to maintain that marriage relationship.”

Under the moonlight, her exquisite features appeared particularly aloof.

Josiah tried to keep his emotions in check, but his gaze turned especially icy. Unable to suppress the resentment welling up within him any longer, he spat out, “Lysander, has anyone ever told you that you’re nothing but a cold–blooded creature?”

“You”

Unexpectedly, Josiah couldn’t hold back any longer. He gazed deeply at Lysander, his eyes filled with complex emotions. His thin lips, previously held tight, began to quiver as if he had more to say.

Lysander patiently waited for him to speak.

In the end, Josiah had reached his limit with her unyielding stubbornness. He stormed off, making sure to slam the newly locked door behind him, leaving behind a resounding echo.

Once again, the door was slammed shut behind him.

didn’t mention how much money was spent on the window and

a while without stepping out of the house, choosing instead to stay home

her. Undeterred, she made a video call to Lysander every day without fail, fearing she

a warmth mixed with a touch of helplessness. “I’m an adult,”

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mark on your chest. Whoever did this to you was incredibly cruel. It must have hurt so

suppose he got what he

life was saved, but the injuries were severe. He would need

still felt unsatisfied. “He deserved

she didn’t forget to continue expressing her concern for Lysander, “You should to the hospital for another check–up. Have them examine everything, even your internal organs. What if you have internal

wound that looks severe. I’m a doctor myself, I don’t need to trouble the hospital. Also, is Howard constantly at the hospital? I don’t want him to know about

chin on the other side of the camera and saying. “Indeed, if you’re confident, resting at home should be just as good. By the way, has Adrian visited you

your current situation.”

to lump

I’ve dropped the idea. This time, I was genuinely caught up in an unexpected matter and needed someone to go there first. You know my group of friends, they’re great at joking around, but not one of them is reliable when it comes to serious matters. After some thought, I decided

topic. “Enough about me. How are

Daphne heaved a heavy sigh. “Thanks to you, the company didn’t have to go bankrupt and we’ve paid off the debts. However, our cash flow is still broken. We absolutely need an investment to keep going. But we can’t and dare not

“So, what’s

and said, “Let’s try to find some investors. Everhart Corporation may be down, but we’re not out. I refuse to believe that no one

better give it your all, Ms. Everhart.”

through the screen, made a gesture of encouragement. “You too. Take care and recover well.”

Lysander reassured. “I’ve learned from my past mistakes. Now, I’m always

a bit worried, maybe I should–Ring!” A ringtone sounded from Daphne’s

the opportunity

“You should probably take thatcall

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