The Charming Ex–Wife
Chapter <b>516 </b>Tiffany And Her Ploy
Lysander felt conflicted at the mention of <b>that</b>. “My parents are getting on in years, and there’s been one thing after another recently. The house–buying process alone was fraught withplications. Michelle’s injury hasn’t fully healed either, which probably gave them quite a scare. I’ll wait a little while longer, let them settle down a bit, and then I’ll find an opportunity to talk to them.”
Daphne agreed with her. “Yeah. Mr. and Mrs. Thorne raised you as if you were their own. I bet they’d be disappointed that you found your biological parents. But I think they’ll probablye to terms with it when they see how well your real parents are treating you.”
They chatted for a while longer before spotting a familiar figure.
Tiffany, dressed in casual attire, warmly greeted them, “Ms. Thorne!”
Daphne narrowed her eyes while scrutinizing the girl before turning to Lysander. “Isn’t that Josiah’s fiancée? Is she here looking for him? Wait a minute. Why is she here too?”
Lysander noticed the person behind Tiffany and shook her head. “I don’t know.”
As they spoke, Tiffany had already trotted over cheerfully.
Lysanne trailed behind her. “Tiffany, slow down. You’re popr now, so you need to be mindful of your image in public.”
“Oh, okay.” Tiffany listened to Lysanne and stopped skipping about, walking gracefully and greeting the duo elegantly, “Hello, Ms. Thorne, Daphne.”
Daphne’s expression soured the moment she saw Lysanne. “Ms. Lanister, I’m d to see you making friends, but the consequences can be severe if you don’t choose your friends carefully.”
“I’ve known Lyss since we were kids. She’s really nice,” said Tiffany before asking Lysander, “Is Jose still here, Ms. Thorne?”
Lysander asked, “Didn’t you call him before you came?”
Tiffany stuck out her tongue. “I wasn’t nning oning, but Lyss told me Jose’s here all alone, and if I don’t <b>show </b>up, people might suspect something’s wrong with the rtionship between Guerra Group and Riveron Corporation. So, I decided to swing by.”
Daphne chuckled. “You can juste here alone. Why did she tag along?”
Lysanne was no longer as prideful as she used to be, but she wasn’t exactly polite when speaking to Daphne. “Tiffany is young and clueless. It’s only natural that I help her.”
“Are you helping her, or are you helping yourself?”
“I’m afraid I don’t understand what you’re saying, Ms. Everhart.”
“Figures. Dogs don’t understand people after all.” Daphne spoke, pointing in the direction of the restaurant. “Ms. Lanister, Josiah’s inside chatting with someone. Go on in if you’re looking for him.
Tiffany said, “Are they discussing business matters? I’m afraid I might intrude. Why don’t you go check it out, Lyss? You’re so capable, <b>I’m </b>sure you could be of help.”
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After contemting for a moment, Lysander nodded. “That works. You can stay here and hang out with them. I’ll <b>go </b>check things out and let you know.”
All right. Thank you, Lyss!”
“You’re wee.”
Lysander walked toward the restaurant alone.
Daphne was so furious that her features <b>contorted</b>. “What is she ying at? Does she think we’re too dumb to know what’s going <b>on</b><b>?</b>”
Lysander gave her a look, subtly reminding her that Tiffany was around.
Daphne immediately shut up and scooted aside on the bench, making room and patting the spot next to her. “Come here, Ms. Lanister. Sit with us.”
Tiffany cheerfully sauntered over and took a seat next to Daphne. “Daphne, is there some sort of misunderstanding between you and Lyss? It seems like there’s some tension between the two of you.”
“Oh, what misunderstanding could we possibly have? I’m just on justice’s side, that’s all. But Ms. Lanister, you should be careful.”
“Be careful of what?”
Daphne was frustrated. “You should beware of those who might use you as a pawn, exploiting your reputation to achieve their own goals!”
With an innocent smile, Tiffany tapped herself on the forehead. “No worries, I’m quite clever.”
“Goodness, you silly girl…”
When Daphne was conversing with Tiffany, Lysander quietly observed them from the side.
Ever since the day Amelia had pointed it out to her, she had be more cautious around Tiffany. She found herself subconsciously questioning the motives behind every single one of Tiffany’s actions.
For instance, the day she came to deliver the water soluble electrolyte powder, she clearly saw the disgust. in Josiah’s eyes. Josiah also advised her to stay away from Lysanne.
<i>But </i>how would Lysanne know that Josiah is at the resort <i>if </i>she hadn’t mentioned <i>it</i>? She sent Lysanne into <i>the </i>restaurant alone, and it’s clear how Josiah would treat Lysanne. On the surface, it seems as if Lysanne is using Tiffany as an excuse to see Josiah, but it can also <i>be </i>the other way around. By doing that, not only will she have a reason to see Josiah, but <i>she’ll </i>also make Josiah dislike Lysander even more. Who’s the puppet and who’s <i>the </i>puppet master is not certain yet.
Sure enough, before long, Josiah emerged from the restaurant with Aurora in his arms, his face etched with anger.
Lysanne trailed behind him, her eyes reddened, a telltale sign that she had just shed tears.
Josiah instantly spotted Lysander and quickly walked over. “Why are you here?”
Lysander nced behind him, seeing no one else. “Did Dr. Sutton and Aiden leave?”
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Josiah’s expression was grim. “They didn’t stay for long. Have you finished talking with Daphne? If you’re done, let’s go back. We agreed to start reviewing Thome Constructions <b>and </b>Energies personnel files today. The baby is hungry, and I can’t prepare the baby form while holding her.”
“Oh, okay.”
Tiffany called out, “Jose.”
<b>Josiah’s </b>expression softened a bit as he nodded. “I’ll contact your father in a bit and ask him to send. someone to pick you up.”
“All right.”
Josiah added, “Also, before you decide to do anything, you should consult your father first instead of listening to just about anyone.”
Tiffany nced at Lysanne cautiously. “Lyss, why are you crying? Did you have a fight with Jose? How could you treat Lyss like this, Jose? She means well, and she’s a girl. You shouldn’t bully a girl even it’s for Ms. Thorne and Daphne’s sake.”
Lysanne red at Lysander resentfully, gritting her teeth in frustration.
Josiah took a step forward, positioning himself protectively in front of Lysander, his tone icy. “Handing Thorne Constructions and Energies over to Lysander was Mr. Thorne’s decision. I was the one who signed the contract and overlooked the procedures. She never intended topete with you over anything. Moreover, the Thorne family’s wealth rightfully belongs to her.”
The resentment in Lysander’s eyes red even more. “Yes, She’s the apple of your eye right now, so of course you’d take her side.”
“Yes, she is. Are you <b>satisfied </b>now?”
Lysanne’s voice was harsh. “<b>Josiah </b>Guerra, do you have to be this ruthless? I’ve been jobless ever since I returned <b>to </b>the country. <b>Without </b>a job, I have no source of ie. We’ve grown up together, and we go way back, sharing a rtionship that spans over two decades. Are you really going to <b>stand </b>by and watch me get kicked out of my own home
“The <b>bond </b>we shared was built on deception. Given my temperament, <b>anyone </b>who deceived me <b>wouldn’t </b>still be alive. The only reason I spared you is out of respect for Mr. and Mrs. Thorne. I’ve chosen to put the past behind <b>me</b>, but if you continue to intrude in my and Lysander’s life… you know what I’m capable of
Lysander’s face was as pale <b>as </b>a sheet. “<b>What</b>, are you going to kill me for her <b>sake</b>?”
Tiffany hurriedly tugged <b>Josiah’s </b>arm. “Josiah, don’t be like this. Lyss is going through a rough patch right now. You can’t treat her like this even though you already have <b>a </b>woman you love…”
<b>Josiah </b>took a deep breath and turned to look at Tiffany. “And you, stop meddling in our affairs<b>. </b>Go on home once your father’s driver arrives.”
Tiffany turned to take Lysander’s hand. “Ms. Thorne, please talk some sense into Jose. He will listen to
you.”
Before she could finish her sentence, Lysander sensed Lysanne’s hatred–filled gaze boring into her.
Suddenly, a horrible idea popped into Lysander’s mind.
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Lysanne’s hatred toward me grotes stronger with each passing day. Would she drug me down with her if she failed <i>to </i>inherit the Thorne family’s assets? I’ho’d benefit from that <i>if </i>both of us were gone?
Lysander cast a sidelong nce at Tiffany. The innocent–looking youngdy was now looking up at Josiah, her eyes sparkling
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