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."

Aurora had run into each other a handful of times. They were acquaintances, but only in the most superficial sense-barely more

now,

Mr. Joshua? Is

earrings she was wearing. "Ms. Williams, may I ask- where did you

earlobe, puzzled. "My earrings...? Is there something unusual about

Instead, he asked, "Would you mind if

rude request-completely out of character for the usually reserved and

glanced at Joshua but didn't say a

looked at

people with strength of character. Joshua wasn't exactly

had a decent impression

of him.

a strong presence

that in mind, Aurora

unclasped her earring and

int

it closely. The

the same maiset t smooth

as

he already

quickly returned it

thank you, Ms.

it back, glancing down at it

but not so extraordinary that they'd be one of

see anything

didn't press him for an explanation. Instead, she smiled.

not,