The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 966

Joshua smiled and replied, "Alright."

A sudden thought crossed Stella's mind, and she asked, "Joshua, how's your insomnia? Has it gotten any better?"

Joshua paused before answering quietly, "Not yet."

Stella's long lashes fluttered as she looked down. "I'll ask Dr. Burton to find a treatment for you," she promised softly. "But as for music therapy... I'm afraid that's off the table now."

Joshua's fingers tightened almost imperceptibly, though he kept his easy, untroubled smile.

"It's alright. Abby recorded all your performances for me. Listening to those is just as good."

But even as he said it, they both knew that hearing a recording could never compare to Stella's live violin playing.

From now on... would he never hear her play again?

A wave of restless anger surged in Joshua's chest at the thought.

good at hiding

Two near-death experiences and he's

off too lightly. Better to consider those two

Joshua one of her own, so his words didn't surprise

mercy he doesn't deserve. Joshua, in your opinion, what would

to ponder for a moment. "Take away what he cares about most. Tear his family apart. Make sure he loses everything,

gaze sharpened thoughtfully. "Take away what he cares about

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a comprehensive dossier on

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have the power

anyone, for now he had

family better. Leonard is our enemy-and also a major business partner of the Williams family.

seemed reassured. "If you come up with anything, let me know. I'll help however I

have on the Burton family too. Those two sycophants around Aurora need to be on