The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 491

Of course. Who in their right mind would risk everything for someone just because they'd heard them play a single song?

The more Rachel got to know Joshua Gardner, the more she realized something was very wrong with him.

To put it in modern terms, he was the very definition of a possessive, dangerous obsessive.

One moment, he'd be smiling gently, the picture of charm.

The next, he'd turn ice-cold and ruthless, disposing of anyone who stood in his way.

He could switch from angel to monster faster than flipping a page.

And if there was one thing Joshua Gardner hated above all, it was being lied to.

If he ever discovered Rachel wasn't telling the truth, her life would become a living hell.

He might have the face of an angel, but whenever she looked at him, all Rachel could feel was fear-never anything close to affection.

No wonder he seemed so starved for love. Who could ever love a man like that?

Once Rachel uncovered his true nature, she couldn't get out of the country fast enough.

Haynes, for all his flaws, was at least a normal man. He was married now, even had a child-but at least he was sane.

So, whether it was for the sake of her own future, or in hopes that Haynes might protect her if Joshua Gardner ever found out the truth, Rachel was determined to marry Haynes. She had to.

The Williams family estate.

Inside, Skyler was carefully wiping dust from the glass of

was his mother,

up, lost in bittersweet memories, his

away and spoke in an even tone. "Mr. Burton sent an invitation. He's hosting a birthday celebration at the end of the

years. He and my

Neo-Vespera," Jonathan reminded him. "Raven's living there

album aside. "Perfect. We'll bring Raven home while we're

a gift for

you want to give Keen five percent of the company's

this generation

gradually loosened his grip on the

Israel and Coleman, were more than capable. There

alone for so long, the idea

had a child

like Nora; no

and Nora dreaming together about what retirement would

fallen overboard, lost his memory, and nothing had been

pulled him

Keen. If you

said calmly, "Let

taken aback.