Joshua hesitated for a moment before complying.

Once he was gone, Jonathan Williams spoke. "Star, we've heard about what happened in Germany. Joshua killed Stuart Gibson, and now the Gibson family is demanding an explanation."

He paused, his expression grim. "Star, you can't keep him around any longer."

"Since you know what happened with the Gibsons," Stella countered calmly, "do you also know what Stuart did to me?"

"We've been briefed on the general course of events," Jonathan said dismissively. "While Stuart did force his way into your room, he didn't actually harm you. You were fully clothed and physically uninjured."

I have to be violated before I'm allowed to fight

sentence. Star, I know you. You wouldn't kill someone without a very good reason."

despised the man. Seeing a chance to

your bodyguard's actions reflect on you. Now that he's a murderer, if you harbor him, you're

it: if Stella chose to protect Joshua, it would be the perfect opportunity for them. They could leak the story of Joshua being a killer, and Stella's reputation as his employer would be dragged through the mud. No matter how much influence she had at The Williams Group, the public would never support someone with such a tarnished character. She would be forced to retreat into the shadows,

Aurora Williams could step in and take her

words, Stella instantly understood his game. The playbook was all too familiar, reminiscent

breath. I'm standing by Joshua. You know as well as I do what kind of man

on them and walked up

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