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.

Stella, told her this kidnapping had something to do with me. What was that about?

answered, "I told him to say

would you do

a glance. "Do you really think that keeping 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

voice lowering. "Are you planning to get rid

opened her mouth, but no words

intended to harm Keen. If Haynes's only child ended up dead, and

after Lind

There was nothing to gain—she might

lowered her head. "I... I didn't

said, "Even if Stella finds out, 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

dark eyes turned almost

smile curled on his

already found a way to help you deal

instantly. "Really? What's the

finger to his lips, feigning secrecy. "That's for me to know for now. Treat

was both frustrated

that Joshua

a clean elimination