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?"

let out a cold laugh. "After all the trouble Stella has caused us, after we've cleaned up her messes,

an eyebrow. "So you want to take advantage of her? Slap a crime

were blunt, and the faces of the Williams

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 take

Coleman

Israel muttered, "We were just joking

in the room knew there

mocking clap. "So it's that easy to get your hands on founding

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

for something that happened ages ago? Why don't you just rob us

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

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

"How about a wager? If Star can come up with the money within the agreed