The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1622

Joshua asked with a smile, "Ms. Williams, are you sure... you still want to talk to me?"

Images of their last few unpleasant encounters flashed through Aurora's mind.

Her smile remained unchanged. "Perhaps there have been some misunderstandings between us. I'd still like to clear them up."

Joshua glanced at his watch. "I'm sorry, I have other things to do. I'm afraid I don't have time today."

Aurora seemed to have anticipated this and showed no sign of displeasure.

"Then when will you be free, Mr. Gardner?"

Joshua pretended to think for a few seconds. "I'm not quite sure when I'll be free."

It was obvious he had no intention of talking to her.

Aurora was about to say something else when the elevator doors slowly opened.

Joshua stepped inside.

Aurora followed him in.

She seemed determined to try again. "Mr. Gardner, I was wondering if what you said before still stands."

Joshua glanced at her. "I've said many things. I'm not sure which one you're referring to, Ms. Williams."

Her voice was soft. "You said that if I left The Williams Group, you wouldn't target the Williams family or me anymore."

Joshua gave her a half-smile. "Ms. Williams, you're not trying to trick me into talking so you can record it again, are you?"

Aurora's smile froze for a few seconds.

She had met all sorts of men, but she had never encountered one like Joshua, who was completely impervious to both hard and soft tactics.

Last time, in her rush to expose his true identity, she had burned her bridges, leaving herself no way out.

As a top socialite, Aurora had heard plenty of praise, but she'd also been subjected to a great deal of malice. She had overheard other heiresses slandering and cursing her behind her back. Some had even called her a bitch. Aurora had always laughed it off, paying it no mind. The more vicious their words, the more it proved their jealousy. It was just the impotent rage of the incompetent.

Aurora had always been strong-willed. But she had to admit, every time she faced Joshua, he had a way of wiping the smile off her face. He never cursed at her, and his words weren't particularly harsh. And yet, Joshua could always pinpoint the exact source of her pain, leaving her gritting her teeth in frustration.

The elevator slowly reached the ground floor, and Joshua stepped out and walked away.

Aurora watched his retreating back, a cold, dark glint in her eyes.

***

At the Williams residence, night had fallen outside.

Stella was reviewing work documents in her study when there was a soft knock on the door.

A woman's gentle voice came from outside. "Star, it's me."

Stella recognized Aurora's voice.