The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1736

Beckett took the loss. He didn't back down because he was scared of the Williams family. It was because he knew that once Joshua made a move, he wouldn't miss. There were definitely more traps waiting for him.

Beckett didn't feel like wasting his time.

But his impression of the Williams family had hit rock bottom.

Aurora wasn't the least bit embarrassed by Beckett's cold words.

She smiled faintly. "Mr. Torres, you should be well aware of why you were targeted.

"We both know the old adage, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. You and I share a common enemy, Mr. Torres. There's no need to be so defensive with me."

"A common enemy?" Beckett looked at her with a mocking amusement. "Don't tell me... you want to team up with me?"

Aurora didn't deny it. "Our enemy is too strong. We can only defeat him if we work together."

Beckett burst out laughing, as if he'd just heard the funniest joke of the century.

He looked down on her, his eyes filled with condescending disdain.

His lips parted as he said coldly, "With just you?"

Aurora seemed not to notice his contempt, her expression unchanging.

"On my own, certainly not. But if I could team up with you, Mr. Torres, we might stand a chance."

Beckett scoffed. "You're not even a challenge for Joshua.

"Besides, I don't work with incompetent people, and I certainly don't want to be dragged down."

With that, he strode away without giving Aurora another glance.

Aurora watched his retreating back, her eyes turning cold and dark.

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When Beckett returned, Laurel Quinn went to see him, having heard about his recent loss.

She was speechless for a few seconds before saying, "Beckett, why would you provoke Joshua for no reason?

"Don't you know what he's like?

"This time it was just a small loss. If it happens again, he could bankrupt you.

"While the financial hit was significant, it's not something we can't handle. The real problem isn't the money, it's..."

Her gaze was cool, her words precise.

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