The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 566

She'd been convinced that Lind was the one hired to carry out the kidnapping.

Turns out, Lind was actually someone Joshua had switched in.

No wonder he seemed to know everything—and even went out of his way to warn Stella.

Rachel fell silent for a moment before speaking. "Still, I think getting rid of Stella is the best option. Joshua, wasn't that your idea in the first place? Why are you changing your mind now?"

She stared at him intently, her gaze unwavering. "Don't tell me... you've fallen for Stella?"

Joshua lifted a brow, countering, "And why would I fall for her?"

Rachel faltered, but finally admitted, “Because... she's prettier than I am.”

Joshua replied flatly, "There are plenty of women more attractive than you. Do you expect me to fall for all of them?"

Rachel didn't respond.

If she truly was the person Joshua had been searching for, she wouldn't be this anxious and insecure.

But the truth was... she wasn't the one he was looking for at all.

That's why she was so desperate to get rid of Stella.

something to do

answered, "I told

in disbelief. "Why would you do that? Now Stella's

pay the ransom? Why would Lind kill his enemy's ex-wife, but not Haynes himself? For revenge? To

lowering. "Are you planning to get rid of Keen

opened her mouth, but no

child ended up dead, and if Haynes really lost his

went after

There was nothing to gain—she might even be

"I... I didn't think

goal in all this was to see if she was clever enough to put the pieces

"Why do you care

moment, Joshua's dark

smile curled on his

found a way to help you deal with

up instantly. "Really? What's the

put a finger to his lips, feigning secrecy. "That's for me to know

was both

Joshua

from a clean elimination