The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1245

"That was a brilliant move, Star. How did you even find that guy?"

"He was mentioned in the files Harland sent me," Stella replied.

Antoney paused. Stella had shared the files with him, but he had no memory of this person. His memory was excellent, so for him to not recall the name meant the man must have been a mere footnote. How many times must Stella have gone over those files to find such an obscure individual and use him so perfectly?

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**The Lerman Estate.**

The night was pitch-black, and the room was unlit. Only a sliver of moonlight filtered through the window, reflecting in the eyes of the man sitting in a wheelchair. Harland listened as his assistant delivered a report.

"I didn't expect Stella to be so resourceful," Harland said with a faint smile. "To think she found him... Leonard never would have dreamed he'd be brought down by such a minor player."

sir?" the

has proven her strength and capability," Harland replied. "To remain idle any longer would show a lack of sincerity." He smiled. "It's time to add

his gaze

"It's me, sir, Moon...

Harland told his assistant, who nodded

inside. "Sir, I made you this

pungent odor filled the air, mingled with the distinct smell of something burnt. Harland couldn't help but cough. "*Cough,

with concern. "Did you catch a chill? Here, have some soup

to a lot of trouble, but... I don't usually eat this late," Harland said,

sir, I simmered it all day!

finally relented and took a small sip. He immediately

his pained expression, Abby panicked, "Sir, what's wrong? Could it be... that assistant poisoned you? Help Someone, help! Sir has been

in Harland's temple. *I have