His Beloved Ex-Wife

Chapter 727 Could It Really Be Him The conference room fell silent for a moment.

The next moment, Seth could no longer contain his anger. He retorted, "When Josiah was here, he always spoke towith respect. Who are you to belittle me? Don't forget, you and him have been divorced for a long time!" With a calm and composed demeanor, Lysander held her trump card close, saying, "But this doesn't mean his plans are no longer valid." The document, stamped with Josiah's seal, was legally valid no matter the circumstances.

Seth, feeling disrespected by Lysander's actions, continued to harp on their divorce. "Whether it's valid or not, it's not for you to decide. Everyone here is a shareholder, every one of them more qualified than you to voice an opinion." When Lysander realized that her efforts to mediate were futile, she quickly assessed the balance of power between the two sides in her mind. She knew that the shareholders who would definitely side with Josiah and those who were causing division at this critical juncture were in the minority. The true decisive force, in fact, was the silent majority.

How can I sway them to my side? Given the options that Lysander and Carol had at the moment, she had no other choice but to go for broke. She exhaled deeply and stated, "Deciding with a vote is a serious matter. To just say we're voting like this is too abrupt. Are we supposed to raise our hands or something? That wouldn't be appropriate." Upon hearing that they might be required to vote by a show of hands, the other shareholders expressed their refusal even before the proposal was officially put forth.

"An anonymous vote would be more appropriate." "Exactly, by having a public vote, those in the minority would be targeted if there turned out to be a huge disparity in the numbers." "I also feel we should pick a suitable day..." Someone was fishing in troubled waters, attempting to use the opportunity to drag the matter out.

Lysander observed the group, each with their own hidden agendas, and suddenly understood sof Josiah's past behaviors. Facing such a crowd of schemers every day, it was only natural to distrust others by reflex.

She wondered what he would have done if he was there.

Due to Lysander's silent prayer, the conference room door was pushed open amidst the chaos. The previously vociferous crowd instantly fell silent, turning their gazes toward the door in disbelief.

Lysander was seated with her back facing the door. When she noticed that everyone had suddenly fallen silent, she turned around in confusion to see what was happening.

She saw Josiah, who had been missing for more than half a month, standing right before her, very much alive. Am I hallucinating again? Lately, her mental state wasn't the best. She was constantly plagued by hallucinations, both auditory and visual. She shifted her gaze away, then continued, "Regarding this sum of money..." Squeak- The chair beside her was pulled out, and a figure slowly took a seat.

Carol, who was standing next to the projector across the room, was overjoyed to the point of tears when she saw that it was indeed her boss who had returned. "Mr. Guerra, you're back!" "Mmm-hmm," Josiah responded with a subtle smile. "Aren't you in the middle of a meeting? Don't mind me. Please carry on." "Alright!" Carol quickly wiped away her tears, not having the tto ask further questions. She steeled herself, ready to boldly confront Seth, who was attempting to sideline Lysander and take control of the company.

As for the majority of shareholders who were previously undecided, they fell in place without any hesitation. Josiah asked nonchalantly, "Why has everyone gone silent? Weren't we just engaged in a lively discussion? I was only away for a short while. Why does it seem like everything has changed?" On the surface, he seemed like he was joking, but coupled with the sudden frostiness that descended on his face as his gaze drifted away from Lysander, any fool could tell that he was implicitly referring to certain individuals.

Jasper couldn't help but feel relieved. It was fortunate that he had spoken early. Had he spoken any later, there was a chance that Josiah might have heard him. To avoid drawing attention to himself, he immediately faded into the background.

Seth, however, was emboldened by his age and experience. Showing no fear, he asked, "Mr. Guerra, you've been away on business for over half a month without even notifying us. You didn't go abroad, did you?" They had all heard the rumors circulating, so their questions were nothing more than asking the obvious.

Speople couldn't help but scrutinize Josiah's attire, murmuring amongst themselves. Although it was normal for one to appear travel-worn after returning from a business trip, such a sight was highly unusual for someone like Josiah.

Everyone knew about his usual emphasis on appearance. Even after pulling an all-nighter for an international meeting the day before yesterday, he still managed to present himself impeccably the next day. Given his current state, something seemed to have happened to him.

Josiah didn't stop them from speculating indiscriminately, simply shooting Seth a glance before saying indifferently, "Do I need your approval for my travels?" Seth had been publicly humiliated by Josiah, and his expression couldn't have been more unsightly. Yet, he didn't dare to retort like Lysander did. He simply let out a snort and dropped the matter.

Josiah heard it but acted as if he hadn't. He simply looked around, picking up on the topic he had heard before he opened the door. In the most unimpressed tone, he said, "I arrived late and didn't catch what everyone was voting on. Could someone fillin?" No one dared to do it. They either brushed it off with laughter or played dumb.

Josiah casually glossed over the topic with a few words, leading everyone to believe he was about to make a final decision on the partner to replace Riveron Corporation. However, he turned to Lysander and asked, "What's your take on this?" Lysander was still somewhat dazed. It took her quite a while to regain her composure.

He is dressed in casual attire, and on the surface, there are no visible signs of injury. However, his spirit seems unbroken, and there is no evidence of discomfort in his movements. Is it really him? Even the police couldn't find him. How on earth did he manage to...

"Lysander?" Josiah grasped her hand that was hanging by her side. "Lysander?" Lysander felt a warmth on the back of her hand, causing her to shudder by reflex.

"You..." Josiah chuckled lightly. "Everyone's waiting for you to chair the meeting." "Ah, so what about you...?" Seeing him return, Lysander assumed he would immediately reshis responsibilities. Thus, when he surprisingly asked her to continue, she couldn't help but be bewildered.

Lysander saw the exhaustion in Josiah's eyes. The fact that he could still sit there was clearly a result of his sheer determination. As she thought about this, a wave of bitterness washed over her heart.

The meeting was called by her, so it was only fitting for her to conclude it.

Lysander succinctly explained her reasons for choosing the new partner. Previously, the shareholders who had been biased against her, quietly listened to her due to the pressure exerted by Josiah's presence. Subsequently, they subtly changed their stance about her perspective. After stating her reasons, Lysander tactfully suggested, "Since Mr. Guerra has returned, it's tforto relinquish the position I've been temporarily holding. This is the last task I'll be performing. If anyone has any objections, feel free to voice them." The shareholders cast their gaze toward Josiah, who was seated next to her, and tactfully maintained their silence. Even Seth did the swith a gloomy expression.

Now that Josiah had returned, all those who tried to take advantage of his absence were put back in their place. The most important thing now was to find a way to avoid retribution.

Josiah, due to his disdain for petty squabbles and because he felt the twasn't right, remained sitent throughout the meeting. He didn't confront those who had tried to cause trouble earlier. In fact, he barely spoke at all, maintaining a silent yet intimidating presence. It was Lysander, along with Carol, who chaired the meeting until it was adjourned.

The attendees at the meeting, feeling a sense of relief, left the room as quickly as they could. Soon only Josiah and Lysander were left sharing a knowing glance with each other. Carol, feeling pleased, briefly updated Josiah on recent matters before excusing herself, leaving the two of them alone in the room. With a calm demeanor, Lysander rose to her feet and began to methodically tidy up the office materials she had brought with her.

Josiah sat next to her, seemingly never tiring of gazing deeply into her eyes. After what felt like an eternity, he finally found said, "I'm sorry. I should have returned earlier. You've suffered in my absence." "I'm fine." Lysander turned her back to him, her voice trembling for no apparent reason. "What exactly happened..."