The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 743

Joshua nodded honestly. "Yeah, I'm a little scared."

Haynes' voice dripped with contempt. "I thought you had some guts, but it seems you're not much after all."

But Joshua had a remarkably strong mind. He didn't feel the least bit ashamed by Haynes' taunt.

He replied evenly, "It's a competition-there's always a winner and a loser, and there are always stakes. I can't just agree to your terms, Mr. O'Brien. What if you ask for something I simply can't deliver? I'd be digging my own grave.

After all, I don't have your power or influence, Mr. O'Brien. I can't afford to lose like you can."

Haynes said, "The terms are simple. You can manage it, and you can handle the loss."

His gaze locked on Joshua, every word deliberate.

"If you lose, you leave Novaris and never show your face in front of Stella again."

Joshua asked, "And if I win?"

Haynes answered coolly, "Name your price."

Joshua's lips curled into a faint smile. "Mr. O'Brien, what do you take Ms.

Cameron for? She's not your property, nor is she some prize to be wagered in a

bet.

you think you're being a little disrespectful to

you even ask

help but

certainly had some

he'd win? Or did he simply believe he could grant

Stella's lashes fluttered. He was surprisingly skilled-maybe not any less

after five years of marriage, Haynes didn't really know

irony crept into Stella's

always busy with work, never talked to her about his interests,

accept. Call me a

whatever you want.

Ms. Cameron herself agrees

gracefully that even Stella couldn't help but glance at

Joshua had

earrings worth

like that. Stella Couldn't help but

and insisted on

he called Keen over and started teaching him

he had no

had every reason

got absorbed

Haynes to leave in

simply

was busy showing Keen how to hold the bow, Stella took the chance to return the