The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1764

Beckett scoffed dismissively. "A love-struck fool."

Laurel ignored his taunt and asked, "Have you found any leads on Leonard and Stella's whereabouts?"

Beckett leaned back in his chair, nonchalant. "Nope."

Laurel frowned. "Brother, can you please take this seriously? Joshua is short-handed in Solmaris. We're the only ones who can help him right now."

"He tried to kill me, and I'm supposed to help him with all my might?" Beckett retorted. "Do I look like some kind of saint to you?"

"You tried to kill him too, didn't you?" Laurel shot back. "You tried to kill him once, he tried to kill you once. You screwed him over, he screwed you over. I'd say you're even."

"…"

Beckett was speechless for a moment, then glanced at Laurel.

"He's risking life and limb for another woman, and you still want to help him find her? Laurel Quinn, are you an idiot? If Stella disappeared for good, maybe you and Joshua would have a chance."

Laurel shook her head, her expression growing grave.

"If they really can't find Stella, I suspect Joshua will snap."

Beckett's eyelid twitched as he caught the deeper meaning in Laurel's words.

"What do you mean?"

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