The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1954

Oddly, the frantic beating of Stella's heart began to steady.

She met his intense stare head-on. "But I can't live the rest of my life with a man who destroys my friends or mutilates himself.

Your memories matter to you, yes, but do other people's lives mean absolutely nothing?

Today, you're unleashing your ruthless tactics on them.

What happens tomorrow? The day I do something you don't like, will you turn those exact same tactics on me?"

Joshua opened his mouth, but she cut him off before he could get a word in.

"Don't even try to deny it. You literally sliced into your own chest tonight. What line won't you cross?"

Taking a shuddering breath, she laid out the ultimate ultimatum.

"It's either the treatment, or we are done. You choose."

A flash of pure, unadulterated menace crossed his features, but he ruthlessly crushed it down a second later.

Reaching out, he pulled her back into his arms, his tone shifting into one of heartbreaking vulnerability.

"Star, you just accepted my proposal a few days ago.

We're supposed to get married in six months. I've already designed your wedding dress... you can't just throw me away."

Stella instinctively shoved at his chest, but his muscular arms locked around her like a steel vice, completely neutralizing her struggle.

His words were a desperate plea, but his physical dominance betrayed his commanding nature.

He knew exactly which buttons to press to shatter her resolve.

Burying his face in the crook of her neck, he murmured softly.

"Star, I have people searching the globe for specialists. This isn't our only option.

I swear, I will never do anything you hate ever again.

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