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."

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

back to her

temper just now. I didn't mean to question you... I was just too upset. Stella-she's just

to offend Joshua; she still needed his

long ago—Joshua quietly waiting on Stella— had

didn't show the slightest sign of panic or fear of being

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

defending Stella-Rachel's

been bullying me.

If it were my enemy prying into my personal affairs, I wouldn't let them see another

Rachel was speechless.

guy's logic was utterly

"And another thing..." Joshua

could really use

If he were my. son I'd have broken hisdegs

Rachel was stunned.

forgotten that Joshua's philosophy was survival of

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

been practicing 'Moonlight,' that piece you like. Maybe you could come listen

I'll let you know when I have time. Anything else?

out to see Joshua, only to leave empty-handed. Frustration gnawed at her, but

and getting ready for the competition, she'd completely put

waves all over town, and