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."

They were acquaintances, but only in the most superficial sense-barely more than a nod in passing,

Joshua called out to her now, Aurora couldn't

Mr. Joshua? Is something

earrings she was wearing. "Ms. Williams, may

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

Instead, he asked, "Would you

bold, even slightly rude request-completely out

Joshua but didn't say

at

strength of character. Joshua wasn't exactly her

had a decent impression

of him.

a strong presence among

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her earring and

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it

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as

earring he already

returned it

done, thank you, Ms.

glancing down

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

anything particularly special

an explanation. Instead, she

If not,