The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1037

Abby's eyes lit up. "Joshua, you're brilliant! That never even occurred to me."

At the time, both she and Stella had been so focused on Leonard and Sellers, they couldn't have picked out any of the bodyguards from a lineup. Their faces were a blur-Abby hadn't bothered to memorize a single detail.

The same went for Stella.

Who would have thought Joshua would notice such a tiny flaw and actually pin down evidence that left Leonard with no way out?

Now that the whole thing was wrapped up perfectly, Abby finally felt she could breathe easy.

She turned to Stella. "Star, unless you need anything else, I'll be heading off for a while. If you need me, just call. I swear, I'll be there in a heartbeat.”

Joshua wasn't just quick on his feet-he was sharp as a tack. Abby had no qualms about leaving things in his hands.

Stella smiled. "Go on, take care of what you need to. If anything comes up, I'll let you know."

Abby had barely left when Stella's phone rang. It was Israel.

She glanced at Joshua. "Come with me to The Williams Group, will you? We might as well get you familiar with the place."

Joshua nodded without hesitation.

As they settled into the car, Stella remembered how Abby and Joshua had joked about a "reward."

She pulled out her phone and transferred some money to Joshua.

is your bonus from

rammed during the whole ordeal, but she'd

that, she wired him another three million as a reward

but most of her assets were tied up in investments—her liquid

Joshua his reward, she was left with just two hundred thousand

most people, but for a family as wealthy as the Williamses,

didn't accept the transfer, though. "I don't want money," he said. "I'd rather have something

raised an eyebrow, surprised. "What do

something for me? I heard Abby and the others saying at the auction that you're not just an artist, you're the famous Summer. That last painting you did went for tens of millions. Clearly, your work is pretty valuable.

left hand had been badly

her right hand was

required only one good hand. She'd

Stella replied. "But is there anything else you want?

seems a bit too

that changed everything.

seemed hardly enough.

did pause

add more?" he

Stella nodded.

held up three fingers. "Three paintings,

She blinked. "That's all?"

all," he said,

insomnia, the question