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."

as if a bucket of

snapped back to her

temper just now. I didn't mean to question

offend Joshua; she still needed

quietly waiting on Stella— had rattled her more than she

nothing. He didn't show the slightest sign of panic

I don't think Stella

was actually defending

me. You really think she's

If it were my enemy prying into my personal affairs, I wouldn't

Rachel was speechless.

guy's logic was

"And another thing..." Joshua

son could really use

running around? If he were my. son I'd have

Rachel was stunned.

Joshua's philosophy was survival of

someone didn't work, it just meant you hadn't hit hard enough. And if that still didn't help, then that

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

know when I have time. Anything

to leave empty-handed. Frustration gnawed at her, but she was powerless to do anything

busier than ever. Between preparing for her concert and getting ready for the competition, she'd completely put Sellers and Jasper's affairs out of

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