The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1181

"But-"

Before she could finish, the call was abruptly cut off.

Jake stared at his phone, the dial tone echoing in his ears. For a long moment, he was at a loss for words.

Across the room, Harold, buried in his paperwork, glanced up and caught sight of Jake's stunned expression. From their earlier conversation, he'd already gathered

the gist.

He sighed. "See? I told you-Mr. Gardner's patience only goes so far. The only reason he's put up with it this long is out of respect for her."

Jake finally snapped out of his daze. "Which just goes to show-Stella is Mr. Gardner's real Achilles' heel."

Harold shrugged. "I wouldn't be so sure. We used to think she was special too, didn't we? But look how that turned out."

Jake looked up suddenly. "And what makes you so certain she isn't still special to him?"

Harold blinked, momentarily thrown. He opened his mouth to argue, but no counterpoint came.

right. Who really knows what's going on

Stella—and the

exchanged a knowing smile. Some things didn't need to be said out

passing amusement for Joshua. Nothing

didn't last long-she confessed

liar anyway, and Leonard's piercing gaze and relentless mind

on the floor

everything, Rachel still clung to a shred

I know. Now... will you let me go? If Joshua finds out what you've done to me, he won't let you

assistant, wiping

care.

"No wonder Joshua played you like a fiddle. You're so

tossed the towel aside. "Did you really think he was on your side? He set you up from

forced herself to look up. "You're just trying to turn me against him. I don't believe a

assistant and settled onto the sofa, crossing

truly wanted to help you, why would he ask you to lie? Anyone with half a brain knows that one lie leads to a thousand more He went to all

With his resources, he could've made you a real star overnight—if he'd wanted to.

are always exposed in the