Chapter 32：Accompanying Ronan to the Banquet

The next day, as soon as Lyra descended the stairs, she saw Ronan sitting elegantly at the dining table, having his meal.

Given her escape and the argument from the previous night, she didn't expect Ronan to be in a good mood.

To her surprise, as soon as he spotted her, he flashed a captivating smile. "Good morning, wife!"

The affectionate address sent shivers down Lyra's spine. This man's unpredictable behavior made her think: was he just bipolar?

As Lyra approached, Ronan set down the newspaper and casually stated, "I gave Orion Everly two million today."

"What!" Lyra was momentarily stunned.

Ronan continued, "Since our marriage, how much money do you think Orion Everly has taken from me? Have you kept track?"

His words were a resounding slap to Lyra's face. She now understood why Orion Everly was so keen on her maintaining her position as Ronan's wife – Ronan was essentially a cash machine for him.

Lyra remained speechless, her brow furrowed in thought. She hadn't realized the exte