The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1853

Old Mr. Wyatt glanced at him and said flatly, "I don't need a reason. It's my rule. If you can't accept it, you can refuse."

Before the atmosphere could grow too tense, Mr. Burton stepped in to smooth things over.

"Joshua Gardner, you're in my home. Surely you can trust me?"

Stella added, "Joshua, I'll be fine."

The condition of Stella's hand was the top priority, and Joshua knew what was important. He didn't insist any further and stopped in his tracks.

After Stella and Old Mr. Wyatt had disappeared, Mr. Burton said, "We might as well do something while we wait. Come, play a game of chess with me."

Joshua didn't refuse. "Alright."

Thirty minutes later, despite Mr. Burton's attempts to take back moves and cheat, he still lost the game.

Mr. Burton stroked his white beard, looking at the board. "To think a lifelong passion of mine could be so easily defeated by a junior like you. The Gardner family certainly produces exceptional people."

Joshua replied, "You were just going easy on me, Mr. Burton."

Mr. Burton looked up at him, his gaze profound. "Joshua Gardner, a fire that burns too brightly will not only scorch others, but also yourself. You never used to be so intense, so ruthless."

Joshua looked at the pieces on the board and said coolly, "When you have something you want to protect, you'll do whatever it takes, no matter the cost."

With that, Joshua changed the subject. "Mr. Burton, you've built The Burton Group into what it is today. You're no ordinary man. There's a question I've been meaning to ask you for a long time."

Mr. Burton took a sip of tea. "Go ahead."

Joshua asked, "Have you ever considered changing your heir?"

Mr. Burton's once-cloudy eyes suddenly sharpened. "Joshua Gardner, so you're not even pretending anymore?"

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