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.

Abby was never good at hiding

to kill. Two near-death experiences and he's

off too lightly. Better to consider those two close calls as mere interest on

had long since considered Joshua one of her own, so his words didn't surprise her.

doesn't deserve. Joshua, in your

apart. Make sure he loses everything, is betrayed by those he trusts... Make him wish he

sharpened thoughtfully. "Take away what

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a comprehensive dossier

do you need all this information on the Lermans for? Leonard may be arrogant

knew he didn't have the power to stand against Leonard

now he had no choice

Williams family. We need to know

seemed reassured. "If you come up with anything, let me know.

and send me the information you have on the Burton family too. Those two sycophants