The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1593

Jonathan's eyes turned cold. "I'm speaking with Star. You have no place to interrupt. If you can't remember your place as an assistant, I don't mind teaching you a lesson on her behalf!"

Having been raised in privilege and groomed as the future heir to The Williams Group, Jonathan naturally carried the commanding presence of someone in power. Joshua used to cut in all the time, but his timing was impeccable and his words sharp. Not just Jonathan, but even Skyler Williams struggled to find fault with him. Moreover, Joshua was a formidable fighter, and Israel Williams had suffered at his hands more than once. Often, even when they couldn't stand him, they had no choice but to tolerate it.

But this was Abby, and Jonathan wasn't about to give her the same consideration.

Stella gave a faint smile. "My assistant is not for you to discipline. If you've got that much free time to lecture her, you'd be better off keeping Israel and Aurora on a leash. As Mr. Israel of the Williams family, if he continues his volatile behavior, who knows how much more trouble he'll cause? And as for Aurora…"

A chill entered Stella's eyes. "In such a short time, she's managed to drag through the mud what this family spent years building… You should remind her to watch what she says and does."

An unspoken surprise flashed in Jonathan's eyes. He knew that Israel, Coleman Williams, and Aurora had schemed to get rid of Joshua. But Jonathan had disliked Joshua from the start, practically despising the man. If Stella hadn't protected him so fiercely, and if they hadn't been able to afford a complete break with her, he would never have tolerated someone like Joshua. Besides, Joshua wasn't just skilled in combat; he was also exceptionally intelligent. Israel had lost his shares precisely because he'd underestimated Joshua.

Driving Joshua away was supposed to be like cutting off one of Stella's arms. Yet, instead of weakening, Stella seemed even sharper and more formidable than before.

Jonathan was left speechless by Stella's retort.

Having defended Abby, Stella didn't press the issue. "Abby, why don't you take Keen upstairs to rest."

"Alright," Abby said.

After Abby left, Stella looked at Jonathan. "Jonathan, Abby isn't just my assistant; she's been my good friend for years. I hope you'll do me the courtesy of not holding a grudge against a 'thoughtless little assistant.'"

Jonathan's gaze flickered. Though her words were polite, their meaning was clear: targeting Abby was a direct affront to her. He suddenly realized that the Stella before him was no longer someone who could be easily pushed around.

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