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."

a bucket of ice water had been

back

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

better than to offend

not long ago—Joshua quietly waiting on Stella— had rattled her more than she

perfectly calm, as 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 him was nearly

don't think Stella has

defending

bullying me. You really

showing restraint. If it were my enemy prying into

Rachel was speechless.

logic

"And another thing..." Joshua

son could really use

If he

Rachel was stunned.

that Joshua's philosophy was survival of the

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 wasn't worth keeping around in the first place-just get rid

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

"Sure. I'll let you know when I have time. Anything else? If not, I'll

Frustration gnawed at her, but she was powerless to

getting ready for the competition,

the Burton family and the Wilkinsons was making waves all over town, and she hadn't