Chapter 421


    Chapter 421 The Benefactor


    Daphne briefly exined the situation listlessly, probably due tock of sleep the night before. “I have


    to- pay off the loan within a week, or else the factory will be auctioned off. I listed my car on the used


    car tformst night and arranged a meeting forter.”


    Lysander nced at her bright red sports car parked by the roadside and asked, “How much could it


    sell for?”


    “I’m in dire need of money, so I have no choice but to sell it at a loss. I bought this car for over a million,


    and it hasn’t even hit five thousand kilometers yet, but the buyer only wanted to pay three hundred


    thousand.”


    “Why don’t you check if there are any other potential buyers?


    “Not many people can cough up this much cash in one go. I’ve asked others too, but most of them


    need to apply for a loan. The bank approval process alone would take at least fifteen working days, and


    I just can’t wait that long.” Daphne downed a cup of coffee.


    Aside from the scent of coffee, Lysander also detected a faint hint of alcohol on her.


    “Have you been drinkingst night?”


    Daphne smirked, forcing a dry chuckle. “Just a bit. I was bored at home. The thought that I can no


    longer. be carefree and that I have to work hard to earn money to pay off debts is rather disheartening.


    It’s such a pity that all the luxury items I bought before have passed their return period. Otherwise, I


    could have returned them like Prisci did to get some money


    back.”


    “Are you nning to sell your bags too?”


    “Yeah. I’ve put them on sale.”


    “How much money did Mr. Everhart borrow from the bank to build the factory?”


    “Over ten million.”


    “It still wouldn’t be enough even if you sold your car and bags.”


    “Yeah, but I don’t know what I can do right now.” Daphne lowered her gaze. “In the past, my parents


    paved. the way for me, but now when I want to do something for them, I have no clue what to do. Hey,


    do you think Josiah would take a fancy to me? Would it work if I offered myself on your behalf?”


    Lysander’s expression was grim. “What nonsense are you talking about?”


    “Come on, I was just joking. Don’t look so sullen. It’s not like you owe me anything,” Daphne said.


    She did feel indebted toward Daphne.


    During her most challenging times, Daphne didn’t hesitate to lend her a hand.


    But now, the Everhart family was in trouble and she couldn’t even do anything.


    Daphne patted the back of Lysander’s hand. “All right. At worst, I’ll just work a bit harder in the future.


    I’ve lived carefree for many years now, anyway. I should at least do something meaningful while I’m still


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    Lysander said, “Yesterday, I went to see Josiah for another matter, but he refused to meet me and was


    unwilling to help when he did.”


    Daphne’s smile faded. “I’ve heard that he’s been fooling around with a few womentely.”


    “Yeah..


    Daphne waved her hand dismissively “Ah, whatever, let’s not talk about this. Before I came back, my


    father mentioned that we owe Josiah a great deal for his private jet, Grandma’s life was saved thanks


    to him, so I must personally thank him.”


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    Lysander replied, “The private jet wasn’t his.”


    “It wasn’t his?”


    “Yeah, I asked him, and he said he has no idea about Old Mrs. Everhart’s situation.”


    “He must be lying. Who else in Harborbrook could arrange a private jet in such a short span of time?”


    “He didn’t look like he was lying. I think he genuinely doesn’t know.”


    “Oh….


    Lysander took out her phone. “Hold on, let me ask for you.”


    She made a phone call to Howard.


    Howard said as soon as he answered the phone, “Perfect timing. My friend was just asking about Old


    Mrs. Everhart’s situation today. She’s quite worried, too. How about you, Ms. Everhart, and I go to her


    ce for dinner tonight?”


    Lysander looked at Daphne, wordlessly asking if she was fine with it. Daphne responded with a nod of


    agreement.


    In the afternoon, Lysander apanied Daphne to meet with the car buyer. The buyer, having struck a


    great deal, quickly paid the money and urged Daphne to transfer the ownership of the car. Then, he


    drove. off in a hurry, seemingly afraid that she might change her mind.


    Daphne watched the car’s taillights fade into the distance, letting out a sigh. “No wonder men treat their


    cars like their wives. I feel the rage of a husband whose wife has run off with another man.”


    Without a car, the two of them had no choice but to take a taxi to the hospital.


    After meeting up with Howard, the group hailed a cab together to visit his friend’s house.


    Lysander asked, “What’s the hospital’s n?”


    Howard answered, “Your friend Prisci heard that we had something to take care of today, so she


    personally came over to look after your mom. Four other caretakers will be around, too. I’ll be back


    after we finish our meal.”


    Lysander nodded. “You should go home and rest tonight. I’ll stay here to keep watch.”


    The look in Howard’s eyes softened, happy to hear Lysander’s offer to help. “We’ll talk about itter.”


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    Five minutester, the taxi came to a halt at a ce Lysander found uncannily familiar.


    “Does your


    friend live here?” she asked.


    Daphne also recognized the ce. “Isn’t this the same neighborhood where you used to live with


    Josiah? Mr. Thorne, your friend owns a private jet, so why doesn’t she live in a more upscale


    neighborhood?”


    Howard exined, “She used to live in a mansion and only moved here recently. As people age, they


    often fear loneliness. She probably found living alone in a big house too isting, so she moved here


    to be


    closer to others.”


    “I sec.


    Howard led them into the residential area, heading toward one of the apartment buildings.


    No one was more familiar with this path than Lysander.


    She had lived here for over three years, and every day, she had to take this route to and from work.


    It wasn’t until Howard led them into the elevator, pressed the button for a familiar floor, and stopped to


    knock on an apartment door that realization finally dawned on Lysander.


    The door swung open, and Eleanor greeted them with a warm smile, seemingly anticipating their


    arrival. “Mr. Thorne, you’re here! Mrs. Guerra and Ms. Everhart, too. Doe in quickly. Madam Susan


    has been waiting for you all. Madam Susan, look who’s here!”


    Susan greeted them with a beaming smile. “Wee! Come on in!”


    Before Susan could even finish her sentence, Eleanor grabbed Lysander’s arm and pulled her in,


    sitting her down on the couch.


    Susan was clearly thrilled. “Eleanor and I spent the whole afternoon preparing for your arrival. Look,


    this is the menu we came up with! They are all Lysander’s favorite dishes!”


    Lysander stared at the paper on the table, unsure of how to react.


    Daphne asked, “Um… Mr. Thorne, did Madam Susan lend us her private jet?”


    “Yes,


    Howardughed heartilys I’ve said, they’re my friends. Our families have been neighbors for decades,


    and Josiah has always managed the Thorne family’s business. We’re practically family. When I heard


    your grandmother was in critical condition, my first thought was to reach out to the Guerra family. But


    given the rtionship between Lysa and Josiah, I thought it would be best for Susan to step in. After


    all, saving lives is what matters most.”


    Susan sat down next to Lysander. “Yeah. Ms. Everhart, you’re Lysander’s closest friend, so of course


    I’ll step in to help when you’re in need. How’s your grandmother holding up?”


    Daphne behaved politely when interacting with an elder. “Thank you, Madam Susan. My grandma


    received the surgery just in time. She’s currently receiving treatment abroad with my dad by her side.”


    “That’s great! It’s good that she made it in time for the surgery. We can consider that a good deed


    done.”


    “I’m truly grateful for your help. I wasn’t sure what you might need, so I brought some health


    supplements for you. Lysander mentioned that you have hypertension. I’ve checked, and these


    supplements won’t affect your blood pressure, so you can safely consume thech


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    “Thank you. Lysander’s friends are just like her, meticulous and reliable,” said Susan before raising her


    voice and asking, “Eleanor, what time did Josiah say he’d be back?”


    Eleanor nced at the wall clock. “Seven o’clock. He should be back soon.”


    While they were talking, the sound of a lock turning echoed from the main entrance.


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