The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 996

"But now that she's part of the Williams family-our sister-we have to protect Stella, no matter what."

Joshua fixed his gaze on Israel, his tone layered with meaning.

"So, Mr. Israel, what do you propose?"

Israel replied, "If Stella is making false accusations, it speaks volumes about her character. Someone like that isn't fit to work at the Williams Group."

Joshua's voice was cool. "So?"

Israel's tone was heavy. "Stella should hand over her founding shares."

Hearing this, Stella didn't even flinch. Her composure was almost unsettling, as if nothing could rattle her.

Joshua turned to him. "Are you saying Star should just hand them over for nothing, or do you plan to buy them?"

all the trouble Stella has caused us, after we've cleaned up her messes,

a crime on Star and

words were blunt, and the faces of the Williams family members

more composed than Coleman or Israel, looked uncomfortable himself. He cut in, "Coleman, Israel, enough nonsense! Even if Star agreed to give up her shares, we'd still have to buy them. There's no way we'd just

and Coleman fell

"We were just

the room knew there was

easy to get your hands

investigation. If it turns out Star was framed by Sherman all those years ago, and you accused her unjustly, then as compensation, you'll give hecan additional

ten percent for something that happened ages ago? Why don't you

for a handout. We'll buy them at the highest market price. We're not

any idea how much a single percent of the Williams Group is worth? And you

"How about a wager? If Star can come up with the money within the agreed time, you sell her your shares. If she can't, her founding shares go to the