The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 995

Leonard and Simone both turned their eyes to Joshua.

Simone, already on her way here, had learned all about what happened.

Leonard never openly admitted to anything, but Simone knew her older brother all too well. The person who destroyed Stella’s hand was almost certainly him—she’d have put money on it.

He had always been unable to bear seeing Aurora suffer any sort of injustice.

Upon hearing the news, Simone was almost giddy with excitement.

Big brother had really gone and taken care of her biggest threat—Stella was no longer a problem.

Aurora had once told her that the person Joshua was after was most likely Stella.

But now Stella could never play the violin again. The music she performed before could never be recreated.

With that, all hope of uncovering the truth had vanished.

There was no longer any risk of being exposed, and Simone could hardly contain her delight.

Leonard, hearing Joshua’s words, looked over at him.

He remembered very clearly: that day, Joshua had called Sellers first, and he was certain Joshua was with Sellers.

Leonard had considered whether Joshua might be bluffing, but he couldn’t take that chance.

Traveling to Sandford to kidnap Stella had been a gamble in itself.

Ruining Stella’s hand had made them mortal enemies.

He’d come so close—just a little more, and he could have taken Stella away with him.

Joshua might have tracked his and Sellers’ movements, but there was no way he’d gotten any real evidence.

Everyone present that day had been either his people or Sellers’. Sellers wasn’t foolish enough to leave anything incriminating behind.

“If we put the evidence on the table right now, wouldn’t someone here just make it disappear? Then there really would be no proof at all,” Joshua said, tearing away everyone’s polite pretenses. “After all, aside from Star, who here actually wants the culprit to be Mr. Lerman? If it is him, what happens to the partnership between the Williams Group and the Lerman family? Would Ms. Williams and Mr. Lerman still keep up appearances as friends? The Lermans have given the Williams family so many benefits—how are you going to hold Mr. Lerman accountable? If you’re too lenient, you can’t call it justice for the Williams daughter. But if you come down too hard, how do you justify all the years of cooperation with Mr. Lerman?”

Jonathan easily caught the sarcasm in Joshua’s words. His face flushed with anger. “Nonsense! What do you take the Williams family for? A bunch of opportunists?”

Joshua smiled. “If you’re truly so principled, Mr. Williams, why not swear an oath right here in front of everyone? If Leonard is the culprit, the Williams family will end all business with the Lermans, fight for justice for Star, and see this through to the bitter end.”

Coleman frowned. “Let’s not get carried away. Stella just can’t play violin anymore—it’s not like her hand’s crippled. Isn’t talk of a life-and-death vendetta a little much?”

Israel chimed in, “And what if Leonard isn’t responsible? Leonard’s the head of the Lerman family. He’s not someone you can just accuse without proof.”