The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 681

She wished she could get rid of Stella as soon as possible. "Joshua, since you've already gained Stella's trust, why don't you take care of her now? The longer we wait, the more likely things will go wrong."

Joshua frowned slightly at her words.

"Rachel, we're talking about a human life here, not an ant you can just squash. If it were that easy to kill her, why would I have bothered getting close to her in the first place?"

Rachel's voice sharpened with urgency. "We could make it look like an accident!"

Joshua's reply was lazy, almost amused. "Sure."

But before Rachel could celebrate, Joshua added, "I can provide you with people. However you want to handle it, it's all up to you."

Rachel's expression faltered. She drew a long, deep breath.

"Joshua, I can't do this on my own... Stella is too cunning-she'd see right through me."

She paused for a moment.

"Joshua, you're smart. This is nothing for you. Besides, you're at Stella's side right now. If anyone could pull this off, it'd be you."

Joshua glanced at Rachel, his eyes cool and indifferent. He saw right through her attempt to use him as her weapon but couldn't be bothered to argue.

"Rachel, if you want my help, you'll do as I say. If you don't like my plan, I'll give you the manpower. You do it yourself. But-"

A strange and dangerous smile flickered across his lips. "You can't have it both ways. I can't stand being micromanaged."

of ice

snapped back to

she said, "I'm sorry, I lost my temper just now. I didn't mean to question you... I was just too upset.

offend Joshua; she still needed

witnessed not long ago—Joshua quietly waiting on Stella—

if Rachel's secret meeting meant nothing. He didn't show the slightest sign of panic or fear of being discovered. Trying to control someone like

spoke. "Honestly, I don't think

defending Stella-Rachel's anxiety

me. You really think

is already showing restraint. If it were my

Rachel was speechless.

guy's logic was

"And another thing..." Joshua

son could really use

kidnapping, he's still running around? If

Rachel was stunned.

philosophy

solved by force. If beating someone didn't work, it just meant you hadn't hit hard enough. And if that still didn't help, then that person wasn't worth keeping around in the first place-just

tried a new tactic. "Joshua, I've been practicing 'Moonlight,' that piece you like. Maybe

I have time. Anything else? If

out to see Joshua, only to leave empty-handed. Frustration gnawed at her, but she was powerless to do anything but watch as Joshua

than ever. Between preparing for her concert and getting ready for the competition, she'd completely put

all over town, and she hadn't even noticed-until Abby called, bringing her the latest