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    It wasn’t eight in a thousand. It was eight percent.


    Because of the full–width input period added at the end, it looked like an extra zero was included,


    making it barely distinguishable from ama separator. It was hard to tell the difference without


    careful scrutiny, especially since Maverick had over two hundred degrees of presbyopia.


    I knew it. How could Zachary possibly be that kind–hearted?


    He had essentially dug a pit for her family.


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    Lysander’s heart had sunk to the lowest point.


    Based on this interest rate, the annual interest alone would amount to one hundred and sixty thousand.


    However, as she continued to look further, she felt as if all the blood in her body was rushing to her


    head.


    The interest rate stated in the document was not written as “per annum“, but rather, it was indicated as


    “per month.”


    Every month, a whopping interest of a hundred sixty thousand had to be repaid.


    How could her family afford it?


    If they couldn’t pay back the money, the interest would bepounded with the principal. In no time,


    the amount would skyrocket to astronomical figures.


    Lysander felt a chill run through her entire body as she read.


    Luckily, she had returned home that day and had chanced upon that contract.


    If her parents continued to hide this form her, it would eventually be a bottomless pit. In the end,


    Lysander’s parents might be left with no other choice but to jump off a building.


    Zachary Powell…


    Lysander was so infuriated that she felt like skinning him alive..


    “Lysander…” Michelle was worried sick. “Are you all right?”


    Lysanderposed herself and said, “I’m going to the balcony to make a phone call.”


    “Is it to Zachary? It’s quitete. He’s probably asleep by now.”


    “He had to get up, even if he was asleep!”


    Lysander went to the balcony, found Zachary’s number, and dialed it.


    The response on the other end came swiftly, foregoing any formalities. The first words out of his mouth


    were, “Still not back together with Josiah?”


    Lysander struggled to keep her voice down, fearing that any loud noise might worry her family. She


    managed to choke out, “Are you trying to drive us all to our graves?”


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    “Lysander, I gave you a deadline, and you’ve exceeded it


    “Can you leave my family out of our disputes?”


    “I was just trying to help you out here. Remember when you wanted to negotiate terms with Josiah but


    couldn’t find a usible excuse? He wouldn’t see you and you were left helpless. But look at this, the


    interest rate is so high, so you can’t possibly repay it on your own. This could be a perfect opportunity


    for you to ask Josiah for a loan. Isn’t that a valid reason to meet him? Then, you can take things from


    there, rekindle your old me, and everything else should naturally fall into ce, right?”


    “You’re despicable.”


    “You’ve known about my unscrupulous nature for quite some time now. If you ever decide to remarry


    Josiah, don’t forget to send me a thank–you gift, hahaha.”


    “Do you really think I would beg Josiah for help?”


    “Whether you choose to plead or not is up to you. I’m just waiting for the oue.”


    Lysander found herself at a loss for words.


    “Go ahead, Lysander. With an interest of a hundred sixty thousand a month, that’s… about five


    thousand a day. I bet your dad’s pension isn’t even that high, right?”


    “Zachary!”


    “Hahahaha!”


    Zachary’s arrogantughter came from the other end of the phone.


    Livid, Lysander hung up the call.


    The Everhart family was also short on funds at the moment. She had just recently received over ten


    million from Howard. Asking for more now would not only be inappropriate, but it might even cause


    liquidity issues for Thorne Constructions and Energies.


    Zachary had nned it perfectly, leaving her with no choice but to seek out Josiah.


    Her fingers hovered over the name “Josiah” in her contact list for quite some time. After taking a deep


    breath, she finally dialed Josiah’s phone number.


    Beep-


    The call went through.


    Beep beep-


    However, he didn’t pick up.


    After the call was automatically ended, Lysander let out a long sigh of relief before dialing again.


    Still, no one answered.


    She sent a message to Josiah on WhatsApp: Apologies for the intrusion, but there’s something I need


    to ask of you.” Could you please give me a call when you see this?


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    But after sending the message on WhatsApp for nearly half an hour, there was still no response.


    After waiting for what seemed like forever, Lysander finally gave uppletely.


    Today was Tiffany’s birthday. She was probably still at her future father–inw’s house, enjoying a


    meal and sipping coffee.


    She wouldn’t have the time to pick up Lysander’s call.


    Buzz-


    Her cell phone vibrated. A call wasing in.


    For a moment, Lysander thought she might have misjudged Josiah. But as she picked up her phone,


    Adrian’s name ringly disyed on the screen made her reconsider.


    The phone kept ringing.


    She waited for a moment before finally answering, “Dr. Sutton? What brings you to call thiste?”


    “Sorry, did I interrupt your rest?”


    “No, I haven’t slept yet. Is there something you need?”


    “The vination card for White Coat seems to still be at your ce, and it’s missing one shot. I thought


    I’d get it done while I’m at the vet. Are you home right now? Would it be okay if I swing by to pick it up?”


    “I’m not home.”


    “Where are you now? It’s quitete…” Adrian thought of her peculiar neighbor. “Did you go to Josiah’s


    ce?”


    “No, I’ve gone back to my parents‘ house.”


    Adrian let out a sigh of relief. “I see.”


    “Okay,” Lysander said, “Give me an address, and I’ll have an errand runner deliver it to you tomorrow.”


    “Okay.”


    “I’ve got some things to handle, so I’ll hang up now…”


    “Wait a moment, Lysander,” Adrian said. “Your voice doesn’t sound quite right. Is something the


    matter?”


    Lysander opened her mouth to speak but choked up.


    Adrian’s voice took on a serious tone. “Did something really happen?”


    “Dr. Sutton, could I trouble you with something?”


    “I’ve mentioned before, anytime you need me, just let me know.”


    “I need some money. It’s kind of urgent.”


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    exnation.


    “Sure,” Adrian agreed without a second thought–Only then did he remember to ask, “How much do you


    need?”


    Lysander thoughtfully replied, “Two million.”


    This was no small sum of money, yet Adrian did not hesitate in the slightest. He simply stated, “Send


    me your ount number.“


    Lysander no longer harbored any romantic feelings for him, but she couldn’t help but be moved by such


    unreserved assistance. She quickly sent over an electronic IOU and promised, “I’m already preparing


    to take over Thorne Constructions and Energies. As soon as I start making money, I’ll definitely repay


    you as quickly as possible.”


    There was a brief silence on the other end of the line.


    “It doesn’t matter when you repay.” Adrian didn’t really care when Lysander would return the money.


    His voice trembled as he asked her, “What are you going to do in the future? Stay in the country and


    manage Thorne Constructions and Energies?”


    Lysander responded softly, “From what we can see now, it seems to be the case.”


    “So, you’re not nning on returning to Stounia for further studies? And are you also giving up on your


    medical career?” Adrian’s breath hitched, and after a moment, he added, “I’m not ming you. I just


    don’t want to see all those years of your hard work go to waste.”


    Lysander gave a reassuring smile and said, “I understand what you’re saying. However, I’ve already


    taken the Thorne family’s money, and there’s no one else in the family who can step up right now. I


    can’t just up and leave. At the very least, I need to oversee a transition period, find a suitable person to


    take over, a


    and


    then step down.”


    Adrian let out a sigh. “It seems you’ve truly made up your mind. When do you suppose you’ll officially


    take over?”


    Lysander replied, “I’m not entirely sure, thepany is still in the process of transition. But it shouldn’t


    take too long before we hear some news. Once the transition is over, someone will notify me. I n to


    take this time to rest a bit and brush up on my management skills. Consider it as sharpening my tools


    before the battle.”


    “In this regard, I’m afraid I can’t be of any help to you. Daph isn’t exactly an expert


    Lysander had a clear understanding of herself. “Let me give it my best shot first.”


    A minuteter, she received a text message from her bank on her phone.


    Two million had been deposited into her ount.


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