The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

"No progress yet," Jake replied.

A faint, satisfied smile played on Joshua's lips.

He continued, "What's the situation with Simone and Rachel?"

Jake nodded. "As you instructed, I've already let Simone know that it was Rachel who leaked the photos."

He paused, then went on, "As for Simone... on the surface, it looks like she was threatened into passing on confidential information about the Lerman family's business. But in reality, I suspect she resents Leonard-she leaked those secrets on purpose. She didn't even bother to look into who was supposedly blackmailing her."

"But Leonard isn't someone to underestimate," Jake added. "He's probably already noticed Simone's been siphoning off company secrets. I think he's even got people watching her now."

Joshua's gaze sharpened. "Have you found out who kidnapped Simone?"

Jake shook his head. "Whoever it was covered their tracks well. There's no solid evidence, at least not yet."

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Gardner family had nothing left

Soon after, Stella returned.

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