Chapter 414
Chapter 414 Waiting For Your Call
Michelle stuck out her tongue, obediently nodding. “Lysander, do you think I’m too foolish?”
Lysander thought that perhaps she had been too harsh with her words earlier. After all, her sister only had good intentions, wanting to help case the fam
“Of course not. You’re still young, and there’s so much in the world you haven’t experienced yet. Your lack of experience makes it hard for you to foresee
Michelle hung her head low, fiddling with her fingers dejectedly. “Truth be told, I was a bit scared at first. I’ve never been to such a grand place before. Bu
Lysander’s heart skipped a beat. “Who said?”
Michelle panicked. “Um, no… no one.”
Lysander became serious, “Did you come to work here because of Zachary? Did he send you here? What did he tell you?”
“I was just looking for a part– time job, you know. But I couldn’t find one that could help me make a lot quickly, so I asked Zachary for advice. He mentioned that a friend of his was wo reliable. He wouldn’t in harm’s way, would he?”
Lysander was filled with anger.
put
me
However, she reined in her emotions in front of her younger sister. They both returned home, and she helped her sister cover up the lie in front of their pa
The call was answered quickly. “Lysander?”
“Zachary, what on earth are you trying to do?”
Zachary chuckled lightly. “I’ve been waiting for your call.”
“You’ve already gotten what you wanted. Why are you still pestering Michelle?”
Zachary had seemingly braced himself for her fury, his tone remaining nonchalant. “Shall we meet up and talk?”
“Tell me the location.”
“My home.”
Lysander remained silent.
“Don’t worry, my mom is at home, too. I won’t do anything to you. You’re safe,”
“Zachary, I don’t believe you.”
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“What’s wrong
with being guarded around someone like you?”
“All right then, where do you suggest we meet?“.
“At the burger joint by the residential area’s main entrance.”
Zachary readily agreed, saying, “Sure.”
After ending the call, Lysander headed to the burger joint first and ordered a burger.
Roughly ten minutes later, Zachary arrived.
He was still dressed in a suit and shirt, appearing refined and well–mannered, much like a corporate elite.
Pulling out a chair, he took a seat across from Lysander and ordered a burger, too.
“Speak up,” Lysander commanded, her arms crossed as she looked him straight in the eye. “What are you planning this time?”
Zachary asked, “Did you and Josiah break up?”
“Yes.”
“Really?”
Lysander furrowed her brows. “How is this related to the matter we need to discuss?”
Zachary scoffed. “Josiah has been surrounded by all kinds of women recently, in all shapes and sizes, as if he’s hosting a beauty pageant. I was initially you and how much he was willing to sacrifice for you. How did he suddenly become a playboy like Aiden? However, after asking around, nobody seems to know what exactly happened.
Lysander said, “You know that he and I are divorced, so whatever he does after our separation is none of my business. Whether he’s hosting a beauty p
“She wanted to make money, and I happened to have the right conpections. I also warned her about the potential risks involved, and she assured me that she
you
“Are you sure you made things clear with her?”
“Don’t believe me? Go ask her yourself.”
“What did you say?”
Zachary was all smiles as he said, “Come on, Lysander, your sister is already eighteen. Do you still think she’s a naive kindergartener who doesn’t know
Lysander insisted, “Even if she does know, what if someone there has ill intentions? How could a young girl like her possibly defend herself?”
Zachary remarked with a devil–may–care attitude, “She is, after all, Josiah’s sister–in–law. Who would dare
to harm her?”
“Could you possibly stoo mentioning losiah? If youso infatuated with Josiah, why don’t you go to
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Thymion, get a sex reassignment surgery, and marry him yourself?”
Zachary’s expression shifted. “Lysander, you haven’t experienced the business world in Harborbrook, nor do you know the frustration of seeing your hard earned fruits of labor become a gift for those with connections. You wouldn’t understand how much convenience the name Josiah could bring.”
Lysander replied, “I’m a doctor, not a businessman. The name Josiah doesn’t grant me any particular advantages.
“That’s just because you have no idea,” said Zachary.
Lysander slightly frowned. “What do you mean?”
Two burgers were served.
Zachary took a bite and savored it before letting out a sigh. “In the entire Harborbrook, how many people do you think could arrange a private jet so quic
“So what you’re saying is, the private jet was sent by Josiah… No, that’s not right. It was a favor from a friend of my elder relative.”
Zachary, too, hesitated. “Are you sure?”
“Why would I lie to you about this?”
Zachary’s expression darkened. “I really not him?”
it
Lysander rapped on the table, steering the conversation back on track. “You still haven’t explained why. you persuaded Michelle to work at Skywatch.”
Zachary was straightforward. “I want you to meet with Josiah.”
Lysander was puzzled, “Why?”
“I wanted to see what was really going on between you two. Are you completely broken up, or was it just a minor spat?” Zachary put down his burger and
“Aiden is a regular at Skywatch, and given Josiah’s recent party– animal lifestyle, Aiden will most certainly bring him there. Josiah must be familiar with your sister, right? If he still considers Michelle his niece, he’ll defini
Lysander composed herself, studying him intently. “Were you also at Skywatch just now?”
“I didn’t go in. I was outside the door, but I saw everything that needed to be seen.”
“So, do you believe me now? I’ve really broken up with Josiah. If you’re still planning to use me to get any benefits from him. I’m afraid that plan is going to fall through,” said Lysander.
Slamming
napkin down on the table, he said, “I was laid off.”
“Josiah’s orders?“Lysander was taken aback.