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.

told her this kidnapping had something to do with me. What was that about? Is he trying to throw me under

answered, "I told him

would you do that? Now Stella's going to

Haynes's ex-wife to pay the

lowering. "Are you planning to get

her mouth, but no

intended to harm Keen. If Haynes's only child ended

after Lind

had she'd be caught in the crossfire. There was nothing to gain—she might even be exposed

I didn't think that

my main goal in all this was

completely lost. "Why do you care

moment, Joshua's dark eyes turned

smile curled on

found a way to

up instantly. "Really? What's

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

both frustrated

that Joshua

a clean elimination to