The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1481

"Especially Israel. You bought out his company's stock at rock bottom, crippling its future development. He hates you to the bone for that.

This time, they didn't openly turn on you only because they didn't want to become a public spectacle.

Don't be fooled by the fact that you're family. To Jonathan, Coleman, Israel, and Aurora, you're nothing but an outsider who's come to carve up their resources and snatch their inheritance.

The Williams Group's assets and resources are no small sum.

History is filled with stories of families turning on each other for far less.

You didn't grow up with them, so there are no emotional bonds. Their attitude toward you is completely expected.

Before, they didn't make a move because they lacked the opportunity and justification.

But now... you've handed them both on a silver platter. Why wouldn't they use it?"

Stella asked, "What exactly happened to Joshua?"

President Crawford replied, "Israel has already had Joshua apprehended on the grounds of leaking corporate secrets.

If you want to save him, you'll have to trade the equity and founding shares you hold.

If you refuse, he's going to... get rid of Joshua."

Stella's pupils contracted. "Get rid of Joshua? What do they plan to do?"

"Make him disappear from the face of the earth, or arrange for a fatal accident," President Crawford said gravely. "While the Williams family doesn't often resort to such methods, it doesn't mean they won't. When you truly want someone gone, there are countless ways to do it."

With his arm injured and needing time to heal, he had been resting at home. She had even assigned a few people to protect him discreetly.

But from what President Crawford was saying, Joshua had been captured anyway. And she hadn't heard a single word about it.

The thought made her heart leap into her throat.

Ignoring the directors in her office, she grabbed her phone and dialed Joshua's number.

A cold, robotic female voice came from the other end.

"The number you have dialed is currently switched off. Please try again later..."