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.

kidnapping had something to do with me. What was that

told him to

would you do that? Now Stella's going to

her in the dark means she won't get suspicious? Lind has a grudge against Haynes-so why send Haynes's ex-wife to pay the ransom? Why would Lind kill his enemy's

his voice lowering. "Are you planning to get rid of Keen

mouth, but

to harm Keen. If Haynes's only child

after Lind

crossfire. There was nothing to gain—she might even be

head. "I... I didn't think that

she has no proof. You don't need to worry. Besides, my main goal in all this was to see

"Why do you care about

moment, Joshua's dark

smile curled on

already found a way to

up instantly. "Really?

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

was both

that Joshua had turned

from a clean elimination to