The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1026

"You really are hopelessly naïve."

"Do you have any idea how much the Williams family would have to pay in penalties if they pulled out of the contract before it's fulfilled?"

"Let me put it this way-whether I break your hand today, or even kill you, this partnership isn't going anywhere."

"And you think you're smart enough to work at the Williams Group with that level of intelligence?"

He set down his teacup and smiled, utterly at ease.

"Maybe go back and study for a few more years before you try again."

There wasn't a trace of anger on Stella's face.

She replied coolly, "So this whole agreement-was Mr. Lerman just toying with me?"

"That's right."

outright. "I was playing games with you.

welcome to sue me. I'd honestly like to see which court would

entirely shameless, his attitude making it clear: I broke my word- what

didn't lose her composure. Instead, she turned to look at Skyler, Jonathan,

that how all of

of this for you. Even if it costs us billions, he'll never let the person

added, "Mr. Williams, talk is cheap. Shouldn't you be doing something about this? Leonard had the gall to cause trouble

fact, since he destroyed Star's hand, let's keep things fair-why not ruin his hand too? At least that way Star gets a little

gave a dismissive snort, relaxed as if he were sitting in his own living

in agreement. "Joshua's right. This man came into our house and acted like a menace. We can't let

looked genuinely furious.

"Dad!"

"Father!"

out at the same time, joined by

"Dad, don't act rashly. If Leonard's committed a crime, let the

right, Father. It's not our place to hand out punishment. Why not hand over the evidence to

"Leonard, you really did cross a line here. At the very least, you owe Star an