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."

weeks, Joshua and Aurora had run into each other a handful of times. They were acquaintances, but only

to her now, Aurora couldn't help

Is something

was wearing. "Ms. Williams,

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

he asked, "Would you mind if I took

even slightly rude request-completely out of character for the usually reserved

at Joshua but didn't say a

at

of character. Joshua wasn't exactly

had a decent impression

of him.

all, a strong presence among ordinary

that in mind, Aurora nodded.

unclasped her earring and handed

int

examined it

t smooth and

as

he already

returned

done, thank

glancing down at it

these as a custom design-unique, yes, but not so extraordinary that they'd

see anything particularly special about

him for an explanation. Instead, she smiled. "Anything

not, I'll