The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 563 Relying On His Authority

Lysander decisively shook her head. “The scenery in the mountains is far more appealing”

Naturally, Josiah agreed with her suggestion. “All right, let’s go back.”

He instinctively picked up the cat carrier and other personal items. Lysander, carrying the cat, led the way. He followed her at a steady pace, keeping a step behind and matching her stride as they leisurely made their way out.

From the private dining room to the entrance of the restaurant, one had to cross a corridor adjacent to the pond. In such a serene setting. Josiah deliberately slowed his pace and asked, “They were discussing a lot of matters related to Thorne Constructions and Energies just now. If there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to ask me.”

“Thanks,” Lysander responded, showing no intention of asking any questions. However, she quickly changed the subject. “But next time we need to meet, just arrange it for me, please. I’ll handle the rest. I don’t really enjoy relying on someone else’s authority.”

Those four individuals might indeed be somewhat capable, but they were completely under the control of Josiah, and it seemed that there was no chance of change.

If Lysander wanted to stabilize Thorne Constructions and Energies, she couldn’t solely rely on Josiah’s authority,

Josiah understood her intentions, his eyes dimming as he glanced at the shadow on the ground and said, “All right, I understand.”

They left the private restaurant in silence, not exchanging a single word along the way.

Josiah stood under the bright streetlight before he spoke again. “Wait here for a moment. I’ll bring the car around.”

The underground parking lot was situated in the nearby business district and required a bit of a walk from here.

Cats tended to get stressed in crowded environments. Lysander gently stroked the fur of the Ragdoll kitten in her arms and responded, “Okay.”

Josiah left swiftly.

glow of the streetlamp, Lysander stood holding the kitten

to hold it. Raising its head to look at her, its light blue eyes shone with a gentle glow.

wasn’t certain if it was just her imagination, but she always felt that this kitten bore

was human–like or the

that child, Lysander

heard before that a mother who had lost a child seemed

adoration for Lysanne had long since surpassed the typical

boundless affection for Lysanne that

Lysanne grown up in the orphanage from the start, she might have become

way the heavens had orchestrated her life, Lysander

a few young women were chatting and laughing when

directly on Lysander. Her companions.

in mood and cautiously asked,

just spotted someone I know and got a bit distracted. Could you guys hold on

found her behavior a bit odd, but it wasn’t appropriate to question her about it.

approached Lysander with a light and cheerful stride. Stopping in front of the latter, she greeted her, “Lysa, I didn’t expect to run into you here. You’ve been busy ever since you returned

Tiffany, noticing her innocent smile. It was as if she had completely forgotten about the incident that took place at the resort. This

young woman was far more cunning than

indifference toward her, or perhaps she simply

your cat? It’s

she reached out, seemingly intending to

and swatted Tiffany’s hand. Its back arched, and its fur bristled all over its body

didn’t manage to inflict any harm on