The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 866

Simone's eyes turned icy in an instant.

Her voice, usually soft and composed, now rang out with an unfamiliar force and authority.

"Aurora, spread the word for me: Joshua is mine. Unless I say otherwise, no one is to even think about making a move on him."

Aurora was momentarily taken aback.

"Simone, are you serious?"

She had always thought Simone was just toying with Joshua, treating him as a fleeting challenge—a bit of fun, nothing more. After all, he was undeniably attractive. Even if it was a one-night stand, it wouldn't be a loss.

For someone like Simone-an heiress through and through-love with the poor, strategy with the rich; it was just the way of her world.

Aurora quickly tried to reason with her. "Simone, your father will never agree to this."

A strange, almost enigmatic smile tugged at the corners of Simone's mouth.

"Oh, he'll agree," she replied, full of unshakable confidence.

Aurora frowned. “Even if Joshua comes from money, he couldn't possibly

measure up to a family like the Lermans. They're at the very top-old money, real power. Ordinary wealth just doesn't cut it."

Simone turned her head, that odd smile still lingering.

he comes from an

eyes flickered. "You've already found out who he really

planning to take my time.

hold out-she spilled everything."

a beat, and

"So... who is he?"

Simone to say he was

be from one of the great

at her, a knowing

have you ever met the

froze, her voice barely

The wealthiest

vel

controlled unique resources-medical, financial, or political. But the Gardners? What

family, with all

Gardners were legendary for

of the family had met an early and mysterious death.

family cursed, shrouded

Watsons, and the Chapmans-all preferred to band together, maximizing their collective interests. The Gardners, on the other hand, rarely joined

had never

whispered he

claimed he was

even tales

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