The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 456 Resisting Your Lead And Move Backwards

“Mr. Guerra, you’re too kind” Whitney immediately turned her attention away from Lysanne. Her face lit up with a smile as she engaged in a discussion about the project with him.

Daphnie drew in a sharp breath as uncertainty washing over her. She wasn’t sure if Josiah had heard the harsh words she’d spoken behind his back. With a tinge of guilt, she subtly moved a few steps behind Lysander.

Josiah had deliberately donned a smoky grey suit for the occasion. The tailored fit accentuated his broad shoulders and long legs, making his impressive physique even more striking. He naturally exuded an aura of authority the moment he stood there.

Tiffany tilted her face up and gave him a smile. “Jose!”

“Mm.” Josiah responded gently. His gaze naturally swept over Daphne and Lysander who were standing before him. Then he turned to Whitney and asked, “Ms. Spears, are you also acquainted with Ms. Everhart?”

Upon seeing how swiftly the topic had changed, Whitney was only briefly taken aback before she continued, “I only met Ms. Everhart recently. I heard that Everhart Corporation is currently seeking financing, so we got together to discuss it. Oh, and her friend, Dr. Thorne, is quite the professional. She has just cleared up quite a few things for me.”

Josiah turned his head, raising an eyebrow. “Oh?”

Whitney chuckled, “However, having a conversation with Dr. Thorne is quite straightforward. We say what we mean, and everyone is rather direct. It makes communication much more efficient.”

Holding his wine glass, Josiah clinked it against hers. “You all are experts in your respective fields, but she isn’t as adept at socializing as you. She’s a bit stubborn and not really good at small talk. Let me raise a toast to you on her behalf if she has offended you in any way.”

Having said that, he tilted his head back, draining every last drop of red wine from his glass.

Whitney’s previously wavering heart instantly settled down after hearing the tone of the conversation. “Not at all, Dr. Thorne is a professional. She has a promisingly bright future based on her skills alone, so there’s no need for these nebulous social courtesies. Rest assured, Mr. Guerra, my conversation with Dr. Thorne went very well.”

“That’s good then.”

Whitney asked a probing question, “It seems like Dr. Thorne and Ms. Everhart are quite close. Is it Ms. Everhart who invites her over today?”

Josiah asked, “Is it about the fundraising matter?”

“Yeah, about the current situation of the Everhart family…” Whitney chuckled lightly, “Actually, I’m a bit. puzzled too. If they were such good friends, why did Mr. Guerra suddenly abandon Everhart Corporation and choose to collaborate with Riveron Corporation instead?”

I

course, I had

that’s true,” she agreed.

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brought up, “I happen to know a bit about Everhart Corporation. Just to mention, Mr. Everhart hasn’t made an appearance domestically for quite some time.”

see…” Whitney had indeed became interested. She glanced at Daphne and said, “No wonder it was always Ms. Everhart who

Daphne was unable to respond.

within Lysander, yet it was inappropriate to comment excessively on Everhart Corporation’s affairs. All she could hope for was that

was unfazed by the gazes that fell upon him. He casually gestured for

with

be handed over to Ms. Everhart. However, it seems Ms. Everhart doesn’t have a strong grasp on these matters either. Not long ago, she was pursued by the bank for a loan repayment. Personally, I’m not very optimistic

term “pursued” particularly struck a chord with

mincing his words as he said, “I’m not sure about that. All I know is that, barring

the more serious

didn’t voice her agreement, but her expression clearly

way to save Everhart Corporation, only to have it effortlessly snuffed out by Josiah. She was so frustrated that she could have rushed up and given him a piece of

gently took hold of her, his voice hushed to a soothing whisper, “Daphne! Calm

to protect Everhart Corporation, Daphne dared not openly confront Josiah.. Hence, she had no choice but to swallow her anger and suppress her fury. Very quickly, her face turned red

didn’t care in the slightest about

passing waiter in front of everyone. “If you

a bit embarrassed. Tiffany said, “I’ll learn

hear. You’re not a child anymore, so you should have some discernment.”

right by her side, standing silently like a quail while Josiah was speaking

clenthed in fear. She was afraid that Tiffany would yeal that

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