The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 818

Stella's expression turned grave. "What happened to Joshua?"

Abby got to her feet, hesitating for a moment before asking, "Star, do you want to come with me to the hospital?"

Without missing a beat, Stella replied, "Yes, I'm coming with you."

By the time they arrived at the hospital, Joshua was already out of emergency

care.

He was a capable driver, and thankfully, his injuries weren't too serious. There was a deep gash on his forehead that had needed several stitches, now hidden beneath thick bandages.

Abby moved to the edge of his bed, concern etched on her face. "Joshua, what happened? How did you end up in a car accident?"

The car involved was a recent reward from Stella to Joshua-a new ride that Abby had picked out for him. It wasn't anything extravagant, costing about fifteen grand, just something reliable for getting around. The car had been delivered only yesterday, and now, less than twenty-four hours later, Joshua had crashed it.

Joshua didn't answer right away. He hesitated, as if unsure how much to reveal.

Noticing his discomfort, Stella pressed gently, "Joshua, is there something you're not telling us?"

He fell silent for a few seconds before finally saying, "The brakes failed. Out of nowhere."

Stella and Abby exchanged uneasy glances.

Abby spoke in a low voice, "When it was delivered yesterday, everything seemed

fine. There wasn't the slightest problem."

"Did you pick

work, so I arranged for the dealership to have one of

her gaze back to Joshua. "Did you drive it

Today was the first time I took it

had driven it over without issue yesterday, but the very first time Joshua got behind the wheel,

said, "Abby, can you look into

what Stella was implying. Stella had made plenty of enemies-people who'd go to any length to hurt her. Maybe this wasn't about Joshua at all. Maybe it was

find out everything I can," Abby

to Joshua, her voice soft with regret. "I'm sorry. I

a wry smile. "It might not be because of you. I've probably made

him closely. In this city, Joshua didn't know anyone outside their circle. It had to be because of her. The car had been meant as

Abby returned, her expression

"Did you

at Stella, lowering her voice. "That dealership is owned by The

Stella's face darkened.

a real problem

"Let the professionals

a team to inspect the car.

Stella nodded. "Good."

let the question on her mind slip out. "Star, do you think Haynes is behind

else but him could tamper with the brakes without anyone noticing? Besides, he's made it clear more than once that

far, just

thought occurred to her. "Wait-didn't Sellers' brakes get sabotaged too? Do you think...it could be

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