Chapter 101 Too Lenient
Lysander explained, “It’s true that I wanted to buy a house, but it’s not what you’re thinking…”
“All right, no need to defend yourself any further, I understand. Look, the moment you felt pain, your husband was so worried. It’s clear that your relationship is still strong,” said the staff..
Lysander was taken aback.
Josiah simply responded, “Mhm.”
Lysander was confused.
With courtesy. Josiah nodded at the staff. “I apologize for the trouble I’ve caused today.”
“No worries, it’s no trouble at all. I deal with divorces every day, witnessing couples fight over assets and children until the cows come home. It’s actually quite refreshing to encounter a loving pair like you
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After serving the water, the staff member was about to leave. With a smile, he gave a friendly pat on Josiah’s shoulder. “Handsome man, I wish you a lifetime of happiness together.”
With a smile, Josiah expressed his thanks.
Turning around, he found himself meeting Lysander’s inquisitive gaze. “What’s wrong?”
“Why the sudden change of heart?” questioned Lysander.
“Sudden?” Josiah gave a bitter smile. “Not sudden at all.”
Pretending not to understand his words, Lysander firmly stated, “It was something that needed to be done sooner or later.”
Josiah said, “Let’s see.”
“Josiah, what are you trying to say?”
Josiah clasped his hands together, pausing for a moment before he spoke. “Lysander, I…”
Suddenly, the cellphone began to ring.
The two were seated closely. Lysander glanced over and noticed that it was a call from Lysanne.
Lysander asked, “Should I step aside?”
Josiah shook his head. “No need.”
I’m not very mobile. How about you go outside to meet her?”
“No need,” replied Josiah, his tone icy as he picked up the call. “What’s up?”
However in the next moment his expression turned serious and he called out “Mr Thorne
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Over there, it was unclear what was being said, but all through it, Josiah was just responding with “Mmm.”
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Only after hanging up the phone, Josiah quickly stood up. “Lysander, something urgent has come up that I need to handle. I’ll have someone take you home.”
“So, we’re not processing the paperwork today?” asked Lysander.
“Next time.” Josiah held his phone and made a call, sharing his location. After hanging up, he turned to her and said, “Wait here for a bit, about ten minutes. Someone will come to pick you up. Your leg is injured, so don’t try to walk on your own.”
Lysander asked, “Who? Your secretary?” Isn’t his current secretary Lysanne’s cousin? I heard he was a gambling addict, and I do not want to associate myself with him.
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It seemed as though Josiah could see right through her thoughts. He said solemnly, “I’ve already fired. him, and Ms. Collins has been rehired.”
Lysander was somewhat taken aback. “Lysanne didn’t make a fuss?”
A fierce glint passed through Josiah’s eyes. “We can’t always resort to creating a scene to solve everything. I was too lenient with her before.”
“Haven’t you twenty years?”
loved her for ove
Josiah’s eyes flickered. “It’s two different matters.”
Josiah’s phone rang again. He gave Lysander a nod to indicate he got a call, then quickly excused himself.
Roughly five minutes later, Lysander spotted a familiar face.
When the person saw her, his expression was somewhat awkward. “Hey there, gorgeous. Hehe.”
Lysander gazed at the person before her, murmuring “Whisper?”
“Hahaha, it’s me.”
“You are Josiah’s…”
“Friend,” Aiden approached. “He asked me to escort you home.”
Lysander was somewhat confused. “Last time you came asking for my contact information…”
Aiden immediately raised both hands in surrender. “I swear it wasn’t Josiah who sent me. You see, I was just born a flirt. I can’t help but get sidetracked whenever I see a beautiful woman. The incident last time was purely due to my lack of manners, and it had nothing to do with him.”
Listening to that, Lysander couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief. “You certainly have a clear understanding of yourself.”
Aiden chuckled. “My greatest virtue is self-awareness. However, let me make this clear, gorgeous. I’m
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