The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2234

Stella watched the man's retreating back and instinctively called out, "Wait."

Joshua paused in his tracks.

He turned to look at her. "Is there something else, Ms. Cameron?"

Stella took a deep breath. "What about me... would I work?"

"Although I saved you and Leonard," Joshua replied smoothly, "I did it because I chose to. I never expected anything in return. You don't need to force yourself. It's just the position of family head—I can afford to lose it."

"This crisis started because of me," Stella insisted. "I should take responsibility."

She paused for a few seconds before adding, "No matter what, let's get you through this emergency first... Didn't you consider me for the role before?"

Joshua raised an eyebrow. "Marrying me without telling your family—won't they make things difficult for you? And won't this affect your chances of getting married again in the future?"

Stella stayed quiet for a moment. "No. I am in complete control of my own marriage."

As for remarrying... she had absolutely no intention of ever tying the knot again.

But she didn't say that aloud. Instead, she offered, "Once your situation stabilizes, we can quietly get a divorce. I can help you keep it under wraps."

"I'm not entirely sure about the dynamics within the Williams family," Joshua noted. "If you don't actually have the final say and marry me without their knowledge, what happens if they come after me? Or worse, team up with the Gardners against me?"

Stella looked at him. "What are you suggesting?"

"If you truly want to help," he said, "then we should sign a voluntary marriage agreement. That way, when the Williams family comes knocking, I'll have proof to back up my stance."

Laurel Quinn was speechless.

She had heard of prenuptial and divorce agreements, but a voluntary marriage agreement? That was a first.

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