The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1252

The moment he saw Joshua, the smile on Foreman's face tightened.

"Star likes music boxes," he explained coolly. "It's only natural I'd give her something she likes."

Joshua's tone was laced with insinuation. "Is it that Star likes them, or is it you, Mr. Richards? Or perhaps..." His gaze shifted to the music box in Stella's hands. "Is there something special about them?"

A flicker of stiffness crossed Foreman's face before vanishing. "There's nothing special about them. The only unique thing is that they're all crafted by the same master sculptor."

Joshua raised an eyebrow, feigning keen interest. "And which master sculptor would that be, Mr. Richards?" He added, "I find this music box quite charming myself. I'd love to know where you bought it so I can get one too."

"The artist's name is Louis," Foreman said dismissively. "He's a wanderer, travels constantly for inspiration. There's no telling where he'll turn up."

given her so many music boxes, so you must have a way of finding him.

music box himself. There was no master sculptor. Joshua's relentless questioning

of his

turned to Stella. "Star, may I have a look at the music box Mr. Richards gave

Stella handed it

took the music box and began

The

he had to fight the urge to snatch it back. He had poured his heart and soul into carving this for Stella, and now it was

The music box had hidden compartment containing a listening device he had installed. He wanted to hear how Joshua was poisoning Stella's mind when they were alone The compartment was protected by a delicate mechanism; any attempt to force it open would trigger a self-destruct sequence. Dropping it would do the same. It was

Joshua wasn't normal. He never played

his thoughts began to drift, a sharp *crack* echoed through the room. The music box had

back to reality. His eyes, fixed on