The Charming Ex–Wife
Chapter 515 Repay The Money Lysander Owed You
Once again, the atmosphere grew tense,
Aiden quickly turned to his brother instead, winking at the latter. “Adrian, you have other plans today, right?
Josiah saw through Aiden’s hint and said, “You don’t have to chase him away. If he leaves too soon, I’d seem like a poor host.”
Aiden found himself in a predicament, for he couldn’t afford to offend either one of them. Backing away in fear to make himself less conspicuous, he turned to look at Adrian, hoping he would come up with a solution to break the deadlock
Josiah, behaving like a gracious host, suggested, “Looks like you’re not in a good mood. How about the two of you stay here for a few days? It’s my treat. The scenery here’s a sight for sore eyes and will help you
relax”
Considering that Lysander was here, too, Adrian nodded. “I appreciate it. Mr. Guerra.”
Aiden instantly broke out in a cold sweat, looking at his brother in bewilderment as if to ask whether he had lost his mind.
Adrian remained unperturbed, showing his concern calmly upon noticing his younger brother’s expression. “What’s wrong?”
“Oh, nothing… I just feel dizzy,” answered Aiden.
Adrian stood up. “Why do you feel dizzy?”
“Maybe the air’s too thin up here in the mountains. I’ll be fine after some rest.”
Adrian, worried about his brother, asked, “Are you really okay?”
“Yeah, I’m okay.” Aiden responded in despair, wishing someone would call him at that moment to rescue him from this awkward situation.
The heavens probably heard his prayers, for his phone vibrated with a text message. Relieved and thinking that a text message was better than nothing at all, he opened it and widened his eyes in surprise.
What’s going on here?
Aiden lifted his head and asked Josiah in surprise, “Josiah, why did you suddenly transfer money to me? One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, hundred thousand… Also, what’s with the extra change?”
Josiah explained calmly. “This money isn’t for you. It’s for Dr. Sutton. I don’t have his bank account details, so you’ll have to transfer it to him. As for the extra change, it’s the interest I’m paying based on the current market rate.”
Aiden turned to look at his brother, hoping the latter could explain. “Did you lend Josiah money?”
“This is the money I gave Lysander, answered Adrian.
Josiah didn’t bother to elaborate and simply said, “I’m paying it back for her.”
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Chapter 515 Repay The Money Lysander Owed You
“No need. This is between Lysander and me. You shouldn’t get involved.” Adrian spoke coldly.
Josiah nodded. “I owe her, and she owes you. Debts should be repaid, so why don’t I pay you directly and simplify the process?”
Adrian refused to accept this. “Does Lysander know that you’re making decisions on her behalf?”
Aurora got bored with playing with Josiah’s hand and cooed, spreading her arms and wanting to be held.
Josiah cradled the baby in his arms and made sure she was comfortable before saying, “Why don’t you ask her yourself and see if she’d rather owe you or me?”
After wandering around with Lysander for a while, Daphne finally found the perfect spot to rest.
The view was pleasant as the two of them settled down on a wooden bench beneath a tree. Glancing upward, they would see leaves shimmering in the sunlight, swaying gently in the breeze. Anyone who beheld such a tranquil scene would feel completely at peace.
Leaning back against the bench, Daphne asked with a puzzled expression, “Lysander, did Josiah really invite Nieva here to help me?”
What happened in the morning was rather straightforward. Lysander quickly explained the agreement Nieva reached with Josiah, as well as the reason for her sudden departure to a hiking trip.
Lysander commented objectively, “Bottom line is, you’ve really misjudged him this time. Having him directly negotiate with Ms. Lionhart would significantly increase the chances of success. You should wait a few more days until she returns from her hiking trip.”
Daphne listened with a face full of shock, her lips twitching as she said, “Would Josiah really be this kind- hearted? He didn’t hold back at all when he was undermining me before!”
Lysander spoke helplessly, choosing her words carefully. “What he said at Tiffany’s birthday party wa indeed quite unpleasant, but he shared with me some information about the situation at Mr. Spears‘ end. The chances of Everhart Corporation successfully securing financing from her are really not that high, and the risk is also substantial.”
Daphne sighed heavily. “I knew the chances were slim, but if he hadn’t interfered, there could still be some hope. He extinguished the last spark of hope I ever had.”
Lysander rarely saw her friend so dejected, so she held her hand and assured, “Ms. Lionhart’s a kind person. I’m sure she’ll consider Josiah’s proposal once she’s back. You should go back first and get Everhart Corporation’s documents ready. It’s always right to be fully prepared.”
“All right then.” Daphne said before suddenly remembering something. “Why is he so helpful this time? He didn’t ask you for anything, did he? Like some sort of exchange or conditions? You mentioned over the phone there wasn’t, but I can’t help but feel that something is different. If something is going on, you can’t hide it from me.”
This time, Josiah’s attitude and actions were flawless in every way. Daphne couldn’t find a single fault with it even when she nitpicked, so she assumed Lysander had once again compromised on something for her sake.
Daphne quickly sat up. “I’m grateful to him, but that doesn’t mean I’m fine with you marrying him again for my sake. You must not be swayed by his tricks!”
Chapter 515 Repay The Money Lysander Owed You
As the sun gradually rose into the sky, its rays became increasingly gentle and warm. In response, the chirping of the birds in the trees grew noticeably more cheerful.
Lysander reassured her friend, “Don’t worry. I know what I’m doing
Daphine was still worried. “Are you sure?”
Lysander nodded earnestly, her voice gentle as she explained, “When we divorced, I didn’t take a single penny of our shared assets.”
Daphne had always considered Lysander foolish, and upon hearing the latter bring up the past, she couldn’t stop sighing. “Yeah, but, the situation has changed now. If you ask for his help now, you’re just giving him a chance to get closer to you.”
Lysander was not worried. “I’ve thought it all through. Once Thorne Constructions and Energies is back on track, I’ll find someone I can trust from within the company to take over, then continue with my career as a doctor.
“That’s more like it. Being a doctor is your dream. You’re only stepping up now because there’s no one else in the company who can. But once this is over, you should return to being a doctor. After all, people are happiest when they do what they love.”
“Yeahı”
Daphne, with her happy–go–lucky attitude, quickly stopped dwelling on her troubles and remembered the matter she had been meaning to ask Lysander. “I recall you mentioning that you were going to attend a summit. How did it go? Did you gain anything?
The mention of that stirred mixed feelings within Lysander, so much so that her bright eyes were veiled with gloom.
Sensing something was wrong, Daphine voiced her concern. “What’s wrong? Did something go wrong?”
Lysander didn’t leave many regrets in the past few days, but she still sounded disappointed. “Nothing went right on this trip. I was down with a slight cold when I set off, and I didn’t expect it to worsen upon my arrival. I tried toughing it out but still ended up in the hospital.”
Although it was undeniable that Josiah had been taking care of her in the hospital, it was best not to mention this in front of Daphne, who was seething with resentment toward him.
When Daphne noticed her friend’s gloomy expression, she assumed that the latter was
upset about the summit. In a carefree manner, she said, “Don’t take this to heart. It was just a summit. If they hold it again next year, you can just attend it then. Who knows, they might even invite you again!”
“All they did was send the invitation to my company. How could they possibly value me that much?” Lysander was clear about her own standard and said thoughtfully. “It’s hardly realistic to go from being unknown to mastering the field within a year. But… I’ll just take things one step at a time, hoping I can get out of this soon and return to my field as quickly as possible.”
The two of them momentarily set aside matters of work, sitting amidst the pleasant scenery, gazing at the mountain view not far off.
Daphne then warned, “There’s one more thing. Now that you’ve taken over Thorne Constructions and Energies, it’s hard to conceal the truth about finding your biological parents. Have you thought about how you’re going to break th