Chapter 579
The Charming Ex-Wife ( Lysander and Josiah ) Online Novel
Chapter 579 Too Overindulgent
âI have no objections. I support Ms. Thorneâs decision.â
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Rowanâs face turned green. âHerbert, what do you mean by that? Are you a fenceâsitter, switching sides so quickly?â
âMr. Cobb, Josiah called out.
Rowan turned around, speaking in a respectful tone. âMr. Guerra, did you need me for something?â
âNot really. Itâs your turn to speak next, isnât it?â
âCorrect.â
âDo you mind if I grab something to eat?â
âHuh?â
âIâll take care of the leftovers from Lysander. You can proceed with your speech without interruption.â
Rowan was stunned.
With only one pair of cutlery available, Josiah quickly cleared away the remaining dishes using the ones Lysander had used just moments before.
âMr. Cobb, why havenât you start yet?â Josiah asked, âThere are dozens of people here. If one person delays for ten minutes, then for dozens of people, itâs hours wasted. Everyoneâs time is precious.â
Rowan was utterly bewildered.
He watched as Josiah ate the leftovers that Lysander had left behind.
âMr. Guerra, youâre indeed quite considerate.â Rowanâs smile seemed forced. âSheâs just a family friend, not a real sibling. You should still be mindful of hygiene.â
âWhat did you say?â Josiah asked.
âI said personal hygiene should be observed. We use serving spoons outsideâ¦â
âMy hearing isnât the best. What did you say?â
Rowan began shouting, âMr. Guerra, I said these cutlery were used by Ms. Thorneâ¦â
âWho used them?â
âMs. Thorne!â
âWho?â
âMs. Thorneâ
âWho?â
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There was only Lysander between them, and Josiah was too young to be hard of hearing.
It was obviously intentional
Herbert intervened with a smile, âMr. Guerra, Mr. Cobb misspoke. He meant Ms. Thorne.â
Herbertâs voice wasnât loud, but Josiah nodded. âOh, Ms. Thorne.â
âYes,â
Rowan was still looking bewildered. âIsnât it the same person? Whatâs the problem?â
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Herbert reminded him, âMs. Thomne now holds the highest authority in the company Remember to address her by her title in the future. Despite her young age, her position commands respect.â
Josiah chuckled in satisfaction. âMr. Castillo is indeed a pillar of the company. No wonder Mr. Thorne, always said, you have outstanding abilities and a promising future.â
Herbert smiled. âMr. Guerra, you flatter me.â
âOkay, letâs proceed. Mr. Cobb, please continue with your speech.â
After a small episode, Josiah continued eating the leftovers, while Lysander continued to note down the key points of the speeches. Most of the people in the company, including Herbert, understood the current situation and remained silent.
Only Rowan, still relying on his seniority, continued to belittle Lysander, thinking she was unworthy.
However, this time, Josiah remained silent. He simply smirked when Rowan mentioned Lysander was âdisrespectful to her eldersâ and âwomen are long hair creatures with short sight.â
His voice was neither loud nor soft, just enough for everyone in the meeting room to hear
Finally, when the meeting ended, Josiah was about to approach Lysander, but Rowan intercepted him.
Josiah stopped, his expression indifferent. He coldly said, âMr. Cobb, it seems you have something to say?â
Rowan hurriedly nodded, abandoning his previous authoritative demeanor in front of Lysander.
Josiah glanced at his watch. âI have other arrangements. I can spare twenty minutes at most.â
âThatâs enough. Itâs already a great honor that youâre willing to spare some time for me,â Rowan said, ingratiatingly,
Josiahâs expression remained unchanged, merely indicating that Rowan should speak quickly.
Rowan began to lament, âMr. Guerra, we didnât mean to disturb you, but as you saw today, this new Ms. Thorne is indeed the apple of Mr. Thorneâs eye. However, sheâs just a little girl. Sheâs too young, and yet sheâs so audacious. The competitive tendering hasnât even begun, and sheâs already talking about winning
He continued, âLogically, this is an arrangement made by Mr. Thorne, and we shouldnât question his decisions as employees of the company. But we really canât help but feel sorry for him!â
Casually losiah nosed a question âMr. Cobb do you lack confidence in the competitive tendering?â
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Rowan was stumped.
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A senior employee immediately chimed in. âIf you were handling the business now, weâd definitely be confident. But the person in charge now clearly isnât professional. How can we trust her? Sheâs just making empty promises!â
Josiahâs face suddenly darkened.
The senior employees were peeping around in the back, but when they saw the flattery had backfired, they recoiled and fell silent.
Rowan gathered his courage and began to play the victim. âMr. Guerra, sheâs been targeting us senior employees since she arrived. Itâs really disheartening. Back when we were fighting alongside Mr. Thorne, other companies tried to poach me with high salaries, but I stayed loyal.â
Josiah didnât respond, nor did he interrupt.
Rowan continued, sounding more genuine, âWe all know youâre doing this for Thorne Constructions and Energiesâ sake. So we must say this: please persuade Mr. Thorne. If the company keeps letting this girl mess around, it wonât be long before it collapses!â
Josiah cut him off, âAs long as Iâm here, Thorne Constructions and Energies wonât collapse.â
With Lysander now the CEO of Thorne Constructions and Energies, Josiahâs words hinted that he might intend to take back control of the company.
Rowan began to ponder the underlying meaning of Josiahâs statement.
No one dared to directly question Josiahâs stance.
Twenty minutes flew by quickly.
Lysander finished packing her documents, carrying her laptop bag and folders, and walked out of the conference room without a glance at anyone.
The two sides met in the corridor.
Still seething with anger, Rowan and his group glared at her with
Lysander ignored them and walked away as if they didnât exist.
a mix of anger and fear.
Suddenly, Josiah quickened his pace to follow. Being tall with long legs, he swiftly caught up and walked in stride beside Lysander.
The senior employees assumed he had something to say to Lysander and watched eagerly.
In the next moment, a scene that completely took everyone by surprise unfolded.
Josiah reached out naturally, making a gesture to take her laptop bag.
âI can carry it myself,â Lysander murmured softly.
Josiah slowed his pace to match her steps in high heels. âItâs heavy, give it to me.â
As he spoke. he gently to
took the lanton bag and all the documents from her hands, carrying
ip them himself.
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He then followed her, heading in the direction of the office.
Rowan was dumbfounded, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.
Isnât this sibling being overindulgent? Why is he acting like her assistant? Even an assistant wouldnât eat someone elseâs leftovers! Thatâs too rude. Besides, weâre talking about Mr. Guerra here. He managed Thorne Constructions and Energies for years! Isnât it safe to say that heâs her benefactor? Even Mr. Thorne didnât dare to summon and dismiss Mr. Guerra so casually. Why should this girl get away with it?
Turning back, he angrily asked the other senior employees, âIsnât she going too far? Mr. Thorne spoiled her rotten! An overindulgent father raises a spoiled daughter! She dares to act so high and mighty in front of Mr. Guerra. If she makes him angry, sheâll face the consequences!â
Other senior employees: Canât you guess why sheâs so high and mighty?
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