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."

anger was doused, as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over

snapped back

sorry, I lost my temper just now. I didn't mean to question

to offend Joshua; she still needed

long ago—Joshua quietly waiting on Stella— had rattled her more than she

if Rachel's secret meeting meant nothing. He didn't show the slightest sign of panic or fear of

spoke. "Honestly, I don't think Stella has done anything

actually defending

she's been bullying me.

fact she hasn't slapped you yet is already showing restraint. If it were my enemy prying

Rachel was speechless.

logic

"And another thing..." Joshua

son could really use some

he's still running around? If he

Rachel was stunned.

forgotten that Joshua's philosophy was survival

anything could be 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

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

know when I have time.

her, but she was

ever. Between preparing for her concert and getting ready for the competition,

all over town, and she hadn't even noticed-until Abby