Chapter 451

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.

However, in the end, he didn’t mention how much money was spent on the window and the artificial flowers today.

After that day, Lysander spent quite a while without stepping out of the house, choosing instead to stay home and rest both body and mind.

Daphne, tied up at the Everhart residence, couldn’t temporarily make it over to visit her. Undeterred, she made a video call to Lysander every day without fail, fearing she might encounter danger again.

Lysander felt a warmth mixed with a touch of helplessness. “I’m an adult,” she said, “Not some helpless.

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Daphne argued passionately, “Does being an adult mean you’re immune to danger? Look at your hands, and the mark on your chest. Whoever did this to you was incredibly cruel. It must have hurt so much back then!”

Lysander seemed lost in thought. “I suppose he got what he deserved in the end.”

The police had called her to update her on the thief’s situation. After undergoing surgery, his life was saved, but the injuries were severe. He would need to stay in the hospital for at least two to three months.

Daphne still felt unsatisfied. “He deserved it!” she retorted.

After scolding the thief, 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 injuries?”

Lysander couldn’t help but laugh. “Don’t worry,” she said. “It’s just a superficial 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 this.”

Daphne conceded that she was right, propping her 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 recently? He only told me he’s been taking care of White Coat and surprisingly, he doesn’t know about

your current situation.”

“Everyone has their own issues, so stop trying to lump us together all the time, got it?”

Daphne said, “I really wasn’t trying to play matchmaker for you two this time. You’ve told me before that there’s no chance with him, so 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 that Adrian is the most dependable.”

Lysander simply switched the topic. “Enough about me. How are things going on your end?”

“Ah!” 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 rely on the bank anymore. They simply won’t lend us any money.”

Lysander’s expression turned bitter. “So, what’s your next move?”

Despite her worries, Daphne was far from hopeless. She was eager to give it a shot 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 will recognize its potential.”

“Well, you better give it your all, Ms. Everhart.”

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

“Don’t worry,” Lysander reassured. “I’ve learned from my past mistakes. Now, I’m always on high alert, no matter what I’m doing.”

“Still, I’m a bit worried, maybe I should–Ring!” A ringtone sounded from Daphne’s end of the line.

Lysander took the opportunity to

end the conversation. “You should probably take thatcall first.”

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The video call ended at that point.

Lysander got up and went to the bathroom. She stood in front of the mirror, scrutinizing her reflection. Her skin was on the fairer side, and any minor bumps or bruises would stand out more on her than on others. These blue and purple marks were even more noticeable.

At this rate, there was no telling when she would be able to venture out and meet people.

Lysander lowered her gaze, her eyes landing on the analgesic balm that Josiah had left behind earlier. Guided by the principle of trying everything in a desperate situation, she poured out a little to test it.

Several days later, when Daphne called again, Lysander had already applied the analgesic balm and had conveniently washed off the strong scent from her hands.

Daphne’s voice was filled with anticipation as she spoke. “Lysander, I have some great news to share with you! I’ve been talking about investments, and these past few days I’ve utilized every contact I could think of. Finally, I’ve found an investment bank manager who seems interested. Now, we just need a bit of luck!”

Lysander was genuinely happy for her, enthusiastically offering advice, “When are you finalizing it?”

“It all depends on you now, hehehe…”

“Can I be of any help? Sure, go ahead.”

Daphne responded enthusiastically, “Of course, of course! You know, with so many investment banks to choose from, Everhart Corporation’s competitiveness was suddenly overshadowed. Luckily, after much investigation, I discovered her little secret–she’s been married to her husband for many years, but they’ve never had children!”

Lysander didn’t understand. “Huh?”

“So that’s why I thought of asking for your help!” Daphne said sweetly, “You’re an expert in obstetrics and gynecology. I subtly recommended you to her, perhaps not only could we do a good deed, but also leave a positive impression on her. This way, when she has to make a choice under similar circumstances, she would definitely choose Everhart Corporation.”

“I see…” Lysander agreed readily, “All right, I’m willing to help with this. However, the lack of children could also be due to the man. I’m not very well–versed in male health issues, but I can recommend you a few reputable specialists in that field.”

“Okay, your words have put my mind at ease.”

“Let me know when you’ve made the arrangements. My schedule is quite flexible recently.”

Daphne was delighted, but her voice soon carried a hint of hesitation. “There’s an appropriate opportunity this weekend! I’ve heard that Tiffany is throwing a big party for her twenty–sixth birthday, and they’ve sent out quite a number of invitations. The manager will also be attending.”

Whenever Tiffany was mentioned, it was impossible to avoid talking about Josiah.

For a moment, Lysander was in a daze. Tiffany’s birthday was a big deal. Surely, Josiah would be there too, right?