The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1226

When Harland's assistant came to report to him, Abby overheard their conversation. She learned that the Lerman family had a long-standing partner with a fixed shipping route. The family's power in Solmaris was immense, and Leonard's reputation for ruthlessness was so notorious that no one dared to steal from him. Anyone who touched his cargo was a dead man. Because of this, the shipping route had remained unchanged for years—a clear declaration to the world that this path belonged exclusively to the Lerman family.

Stella and Abby had come to Solmaris for revenge. Just because others were afraid didn't mean they were.

Although Abby couldn't be certain the information was legitimate, she passed it on to Stella anyway. Leonard was a snake hiding in the shadows; playing it safe would never be enough to take him down. If they were too cautious, too afraid to take a gamble, then their entire trip to Solmaris would be meaningless.

As best friends, Abby and Stella knew each other inside and out. Abby knew Stella would never miss an opportunity like this, and she trusted that Stella's intelligence would ensure she had a fallback plan.

She had been right. Stella had succeeded.

What surprised Abby even more was that the information she'd overheard from Harland was actually true. It seemed her decision to stay by his side was the right one. As the former heir, he clearly had access to more secrets than anyone else.

Harland unable to walk and unable to see, all she had to do was earn his trust, and stealing information would be child's

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hijacking of this

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Lerman family hasn't had an incident like this in years," Harland explained. "And for it to happen now... my assistant heard a rumor that the family staged the robbery themselves, selling the cargo to multiple

to hijack the cargo to cause

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making the client think Leonard had double-crossed them, she had sown the seeds of hatred. And with

It was perfect.

hasn't been doing well recently. Given Leonard's personality, it's entirely possible he'd do something

his own family didn't trust him, the