The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1856

The night was deep, and Stella was fast asleep.

Joshua stood by a window in the hallway, on the phone. "How are things progressing?"

Harold's voice was low. "After King Wright kidnapped her and took her to the Delta, Aurora has become extremely cautious about her safety. She's protected not only by the Williams family but also by the Chapmans and the Burtons. Their security is tight. After the incident with Jonathan, she's even more careful. Finding an opportunity to make a move... will be very difficult."

This was Solmaris, after all—their territory. Kidnapping someone on their home turf was no easy feat.

Joshua didn't seem surprised by the news.

He asked coolly, "What about the other thing I had you look into? What's the status?"

Harold replied, "...You were right, Mr. Gardner. The person didn't die, but they were severely burned, almost to the point of disfigurement."

Joshua said, "Leak the news of Aurora's engagement to those two brothers."

Harold was startled. "Yes, sir."

After hanging up, Joshua didn't immediately return to the room. He stood watching the endless night outside the window.

A faint smile touched his thin lips, but his eyes glinted with a sinister coldness.

Anyone who stood in his and Star's way would not escape.

***

A few days later, Stella was wheeled into the operating room.

The procedure wasn't life-threatening or particularly major, but it required extreme precision.

Mr. Burton, who had been a lead surgeon his entire life, was assisting for the first time.

After checking all the surgical instruments and medical equipment to confirm everything was in order, the anesthesiologist began to administer Stella's anesthesia.

As he watched Stella's eyes slowly close as she drifted into unconsciousness, Mr. Burton couldn't help but start grumbling.

"Wyatt, what have you gotten me into? If that Gardner kid finds out you let the Lerman boy into the operating room to see Stella, he'll tear my old bones apart. I've lived my whole life with a clear conscience, and now you've ruined it!"

Old Mr. Wyatt lifted an eyelid. "I'm the one forcing you. Just blame it all on me when the time comes. What are you afraid of?"

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