His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 713 Its Own Price 

Lysander had been in the darkness for too long, so when she was suddenly exposed to the blinding light, she instinctively squinted. Once her eyes had adjusted slightly, she found herself facing a few individuals who looked like thugs. 

The people who had previously kidnapped the children were not here. 

Lysander asked hoarsely, “Where are the kids?” 

The person standing at the forefront appeared to be the leader of the thugs. His gaze carried an unsettling 

from head to toe. “Thoseaziness as he tilted his head and sized up Lysander 

three brats are safe and sound somewhere else. We’re here to keep you company. As expected of the woman who caught Josiah’s eye. You’re quite a beauty. But those three kids can’t all be yours with Josiah, right? It’s hard to tell from your figure.” 

The remark he made was rather crude, causing the thugs beside him to burst into uproarious laughter. 

What fate would a young and beautiful woman meet if she fell into the hands of a gang? When Lysander thought 

throat tightened instantly of the reports she had seen in the social news, her 

In times like these, the only option was to cope with shifting events. 

Lysander noticed their relentless teasing and flirtatious remarks, yet they didn’t dare to truly touch her. She was certain they had their reservations. Deciding to play deaf and dumb, she acted as if she hadn’t heard a thing. 

Right then, a thug approached her. He smirked and suggested, “Boss, all this talking is pointless. Since she’s Josiah’s woman, why don’t we just…” 

Everyone else had been eyeing Lysander with interest. They were eager not to miss the opportunity. 

A timid one among them asked, “What if Josiah finds out? If he retaliates, we might not even know how we die. I heard that someone who offended him before vanished without a trace.” 

Outrageous rumors can occasionally prove useful. 

Taking advantage of the situation. I veander straightened un leaning against the 

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wall behind her. At the same time, she desperately tried to fray the rope with her nails. Due to her professional habits, she always kept her nails polished and neat, never expecting that it would hinder her at this moment. 

Even after grinding her nails to the point of breaking, she couldn’t manage to fray the rope even slightly. 

The leader, however, was already leering, saying, “Look at you all, scared over a mere woman. Ms. Lanister already stated that once we’re done, we’ll toss her into the sea to feed the fish. If Josiah can’t find her, how will he know we’ve touched her? Are you all scared? Then let me go first to set an example for you!” 

As he spoke, he reached out, intending to touch Lysander’s face. 

Lysander caught a whiff of the smoke emanating from him, almost making her 

nauseous. 

Suppressing her urge to vomit, she asked, “Can the Lanister family give you money?” 

Both were smokers, yet the scent on Josiah was merely a faint trace of tobacco, entirely different from this person. 

Upon hearing Lysander mention the prospect of making a fortune, the leader abruptly halted his actions. His eyes lit up as he asked, “Are you planning to offer us money? That could work. If you can name a reasonable price, we might be able to negotiate.” 

Lysander was well aware of the manipulative nature of these people, who would exploit any sign of weakness. She knew full well that showing any fear would make her an easy target. Maintaining her composure, she took a deep breath and asked casually, “The Ms. Lanister you just mentioned is Tiffany Lanister, isn’t it?” 

The leader said impatiently, “What does this have to do with you? Let’s just talk about money. Don’t bring up anything else.” 

Lysander asked again, “You must already be aware of Dillon’s arrest, right? To be frank with you, the cooperation between Guerra Group and the Lanister family has ended. The reason I offended Tiffany is that I blocked the payment Guerra Group was making to Riveron Corporation. They previously spent a fortune on developing a tourist resort, throwing billions into it. Not to mention Tiffany, even Dillon doesn’t have much money left now.” 

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These words wouldn’t fool anyone knowledgeable, but they were enough to intimidate a few thugs willing to break the law for money. Indeed, as soon as she. finished speaking, a wave of discussion erupted among them. 

Compared to the unpredictable and often troublesome allure of women, money was far more tangible and reliable. 

“Boss, do you think Ms. Lanister is just fooling us around? She only gave a small deposit of the agreed amount. What if she backs out after we’ve done all the work?” 

“I’ve heard that when someone commits a crime, their assets get frozen. Is Mr. Lanister actually broke now?” 

“Yeah, we all end up taking the blame for the Lanister family. My friend, following Mr. Lanister’s orders, went to some godforsaken place to do some dirty work. He was told it was just about poisoning some fish. But then, dead bodies started showing up in the water, and he was left holding the bag.” 

“Jail time comes with its own price!” Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

“Right, it’ll cost extra…” 

Silently, Lysander listened to the hushed discussions of the thugs, fully understanding the dire situation she was currently facing. 

These individuals held no loyalty toward the Lanister family. In essence, they were merely hired by Tiffany for money. As people would risk their lives for wealth, coaxing them to betray Tiffany wouldn’t be too challenging. 

Lysander steeled her nerves and began to sow discord. “You all are unfortunate souls, living on the edge, all for the sake of earning a bit more money. If you end up taking a life, even if the masterminds behind the scenes are Dillon and Tiffany, you’ll still be accomplices. In the end, not only will you fail to get the money, you’ll lose your freedom as well. It’s a loss all around.” 

People are naturally inclined to seek benefits and avoid harm. When she voiced. out these words, the commotion among the thugs below grew even louder. 

The leader was on the verge of losing his mind due to the incessant chatter of his underlings. Hearing her speak, he first rebuked them, “If you want money, then all of you shut up!” 

They immediately fell silent. 

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Lysander could see that he still held some sway over his subordinates. She continued, “Since you’ve managed to capture me and bring me here, it’s clear you know who I am. How much did the Lanister family pay you? Do you think the Thorne family can’t match their offer?” 

What she said made a lot of sense. 

The leader mused, “Ms. Lanister promised us a million, and she has already paid a deposit of five hundred thousand.” 

This time, Tiffany was surprisingly generous. 

Lysander couldn’t help but feel relieved that she had sought out an unrestrained thug, rather than someone even more sinister and malicious. 

“A million may sound like a lot, but when divided among so many of you, is it really that much per person? Oh, and the ones currently watching the kids should get a share too, right?” 

This was merely a casual inquiry, yet it yielded unexpected results. 

The leader was seething with anger. “Those guys are nothing like us. They are Ms. Lanister’s bodyguards. They don’t need to share their earnings with us. All the fun and games are theirs, but when it comes to the dirty and tiring jobs, it’s always us who get stuck with them!” 

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