The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 744

He raised his phone and, aiming in Haynes' direction, snapped a quick photo.

Without hesitation, he sent the picture to Rachel, along with a short message. "This is as much as I can do for you."

Rachel replied almost instantly.

"I'm on my way!"

Then, as if suddenly realizing she hadn't thanked Joshua, she sent another message.

"Thank you, Joshua."

Carrying four bottles of water, Joshua strolled back at an unhurried pace.

When he returned, he spotted Aurora sitting across from Stella, the two deep in conversation.

On the table in front of them sat the four drinks he had just brought.

Joshua had sharp hearing and could vaguely catch Aurora's words.

"Think it through. If you agree to come back, my father is willing to give you ten percent of The Williams Group's shares."

Stella was about to respond, but when she noticed Joshua returning, she simply said, "Alright, I'll consider it."

Aurora stood up. "Well, I'll be going then."

She offered Joshua a polite smile, just as she was about to leave.

Joshua's eyes narrowed suddenly. "Ms. Williams, wait a moment."

and Aurora had run into each other a handful of times. They were acquaintances, but only in the most superficial sense-barely more than a nod in passing, with hardly any real

out to her now, Aurora couldn't

Mr. Joshua? Is something

wearing. "Ms. Williams, may I ask- where did

instinctively touched her earlobe, puzzled. "My earrings...? Is

asked, "Would you mind if I took a

bold, even slightly rude request-completely out of character for

but didn't say

at

always respected people with strength of character. Joshua wasn't exactly her type but

had a decent impression

of him.

was, after all, a strong presence among ordinary

that in mind, Aurora nodded.

unclasped her earring and handed

int

examined it closely.

maiset t smooth and cool in

as

he

returned it to

done, thank you, Ms.

glancing

father had commissioned these as a custom design-unique, yes, but not so extraordinary that they'd be one of a

anything particularly

for an explanation. Instead, she smiled. "Anything

Joshua? If not, I'll get