Chapter 429

Chapter 429 I Can Do What He Can

Josiah raised an eyebrow. “What do you think?”

Her eyes shimmered with a trace of ambiguity. “I’ve always thought,” the woman began, her voice low and sultry, “that her style is precisely the kind that would captivate you.”

Josiah chuckled, “We’ve barely known each other a handful of days, and yet you claim to understand me

so well?”

“It’s not about how long you know someone, but rather how deeply you perceive them. However, I do believe in a woman’s intuition,” she retorted. “There’s something distinct in the way you look at her.”

Josiah emitted a dismissive snort. “There’s no difference whatsoever.”

“You seem to resent her, yet not entirely. Did she wrong you somehow in the past?”

“No, I don’t know her.

“Liar.” The woman chuckled, gently swirling her wine glass as she fixed her gaze on Lysander intently. “Well, suit yourself. But given how generous you’ve been these past few days, I feel compelled to offer you a friendly piece of advice. Women might say they appreciate gentleness and thoughtfulness, but deep down, they all desire to be overwhelmingly charmed, to be utterly swept off their feet. Merely being gentle and considerate fosters only mutual respect. It’s only when you truly captivate her that you can claim her. heart.”

Josiah’s brow furrowed slightly, reflecting deep thought.

With a mischievous twinkle in her eye, the woman smirked. “She’s approaching. Need me to stir things up a bit?”

Josiah, showing a hint of annoyance, pushed her away. “Have your boss discuss the payment with my secretary later.”

“All right. I truly value clients like you, Mr. Guerra. No need for any romantic entanglements, yet the compensation is quite generous. Actually, I find myself missing you already.”

“Josiah,” By this time, Lysander had already approached the pair.

With a smile as dazzling as the stars, the lady with red lips and curly hair greeted warmly, “Hello there.”

Lysander gave her a glance. “I’m sorry to interrupt, may I have a moment of your time? It won’t take long. I just need to discuss something with Mr. Guerra, and I’ll be on my way.”

With an all–knowing smile still playing on her lips, the other woman responded, “You two go ahead with your discussion. Feel free to take your time.”

She then rose from her seat, walking away with a captivating sway in her high heels.

Lysander waved her hand slightly, dispersing the lingering aroma in the air. “This scent is a bit unusual,” she noted. “Is it perfume?”

Mm.” Josiah’s face returned to an indifferent expression. “Are you here for Zachary, or for Daphne?”

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come looking for me without a compelling reason. Unless something urgent drove you, you’d rather act as if you didn’t know me, even if we were face–to–face.”

“It’s about Zachary,” Lysander revealed. “He’s the type to act solely for his own benefit, without regard for the consequences. I can’t stand the thought of anyone I care about getting hurt because of him, so I’m left. with no choice but to seek your help.”

Given his height, Josiah looked down at her with an air of superiority. “I’ve already told you, I’m not getting involved,” he said dismissively.

Lysander remained silent for a moment before slipping a card into his hand.

Josiah pinched the card between his fingers, eyeing the inscription. “Hurton… Hotel?”

Lysander confirmed, “It’s booked for the next three days.”

“Hmph.

“If things don’t pan out, we can always extend our reservation.”

“I’ve mentioned before, I’m not short on female companionship.” Josiah remarked, placing the card back on the bar and sliding it toward her. “Besides, I have a girlfriend now. It really isn’t appropriate for you to be doing this. Dr. Thorne.”

This was uncharted territory for Lysander, and the embarrassment was evident on her face.

She kept her gaze lowered. “Y–You may have a girlfriend, but that hasn’t stopped your flirtations, has it? That woman earlier, and all the other women here tonight…”

“So, are you here to teach me a lesson on etiquette?”

“No.” Lysander simply stated, “I can’t think of any other approach. Or perhaps you can suggest something? Whatever it takes, I’m prepared to do.”

Josiah’s expression turned icy. “It appears you’didn’t grasp a word of what I said during our last meeting.”

As they faced off, another familiar figure entered, dragging a suitcase behind him. He called out softly, “Lysander?”

Lysander was visibly surprised. “Dr. Sutton?

Wasn’t he supposed to be in Stounia? How has he returned so suddenly?

Adrian explained, “I just bumped into Aiden. He mentioned you might be here. And Mr. Guerra is also present, I see.”

A hint of sarcasm tinged Josiah’s voice, “Are you here to visit Lysander, Dr. Sutton?”

“Yes.” Adrian glanced between Lysander and Josiah, settling his gaze back on her. “But it seems like… my timing could have been better??

“No, it’s just surprising to see you here so suddenly. Is everything all right back home?” Lysander asked.

Adrian shrugged nonchalantly, flashing a smile. “Nothing major happening back home! It’s just incredibly boring being abroad alone. So, this time I brought your dog. White Coat, with me on the plane. It’s not fair 2/4

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to have me look after it all the time.”

“Oh.” A pang of guilt struck Lysander. “Thank you for taking care of him during this period.”

“It’s fine, White Coat and I keep each other company.”

Suddenly, Josiah interjected, “It’s good that you’re here, Dr. Sutton. Your girlfriend seems to be encountering some difficulties and needs assistance. As a man soon to be married, it’s hard for me to justify helping her continually to my fiancée.”

Adrian raised an eyebrow. “Are you… about to be married, Mr. Guerra?”

“That’s right.”

“May I inquire who the lucky lady is? Is it… Lysanne?”

Josiah let out a casual chuckle. “No, it’s Tiffany.”

Adrian silently repeated the name, clearly unfamiliar to him

Josiah clarified, “Riveron Corporation, the Lanister family.”

Adrian nodded slowly, understanding the context. “I’m not frequently in the country, but I’ve heard of Riveron Corporation. Ms. Lanister’s background seems quite compatible with yours, Mr. Guerra. Congratulations in advance.”

Gratefully, Josiah accepted the congratulation., “Thank you. We’ll certainly send an invitation to you when the wedding preparations commence.”

“All right, I’ll definitely be there,” Adrian stated, his brow creasing slightly as he looked at Lysander. “Is something troubling you? If there’s any way I can help, don’t hesitate to let me know.”

“You can’t help,” she responded after a pause.

“Perhaps you could explain further?” Adrian suggested, “I’m sure I can do what he can.”

At first glance, his statement seemed innocuous. However, Lysander immediately sensed trouble brewing. This statement…. it appears to be a direct challenge to Josiah.

Lysander appreciated Adrian’s goodwill, but she feared his presence might complicate an already delicate situation, leaving little room for negotiation.

“Really, it’s not necessary,” she politely refused.

Adrian simply stated, “I don’t have any ulterior motives, I just want to be there for you when you need help. In the past, you were married, so there wasn’t much I could do. But now, with your relationship with Mr. Guerra winding down, things are more clearly defined.”

“Indeed,” Josiah added, removing his gold–rimmed glasses and meticulously cleaning them as he spoke. “Dr. Sutton may be a respected/physician, but he is also the eldest son of the Sutton family. There’s no reason for you to feel awkward when asking your boyfriend for help. Dr. Thorne.”