The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2028

Jonathan's recovery was still strictly confidential, a secret even to the shareholders of The Williams Group.

As the designated future heir, Jonathan certainly possessed his own shrewd capabilities.

He knew full well that returning to the company right now would be utterly useless, so he used this hidden time to meticulously set his board.

However, with Aurora no longer a viable pawn, Israel sidelined, and Coleman not entirely under his thumb, Jonathan had no choice but to step up himself.

In the past, he would have found such underhanded, disgraceful scheming beneath him.

But times had changed. If he clung to his lofty pride now, he would only suffer a more humiliating defeat.

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Abby relayed the surveillance reports from Gideon and Wilbur directly to Stella.

"Star, you're an absolute prophet. In just one week, Jonathan not only orchestrated a 'chance' encounter but also staged a terribly cliché 'hero saving the damsel in distress' scenario."

Abby's face twisted in contempt.

"Jonathan is incredibly devious. Do you have any idea what kind of disgusting stunt he pulled?"

Stella raised an eyebrow. "Let me guess. Miss Hayser was drugged, and he swooped in at the perfect moment to save her?"

Abby had fully intended to build up the suspense, totally unprepared for Stella to nail it on the first try.

She paused, stunned. "Star, how did you know?"

Stella explained, "For a woman, being put in that specific situation triggers immense despair.

If Jonathan wanted to win Miss Hayser over in a short timeframe, he needed a heavy dose of trauma to ensure she developed rapid, intense feelings of gratitude toward him."

Realization dawned on Abby's face, quickly followed by confusion. "But if he wanted to lock her down instantly, shouldn't he have used the drug as an excuse to sleep with her?

If we leak this to the company shareholders, they'll absolutely forbid Jonathan from marrying as a subordinate husband.

And if he insists on doing it anyway, he'll forfeit his position as the heir.

We wouldn't even have to lift a finger to get what we want. Borrowing another's knife to do the dirty work—isn't that brilliant?"

Stella leaned back in her chair. "The unattainable is always the most desired. Sabotaging them now will only leave Miss Hayser with lingering regrets. She might even end up obsessing over Jonathan, turning their situation into an epic tragedy of star-crossed lovers, which would act as the perfect catalyst for their romance.

Instead of ruining things now, we should fan the flames and help their relationship heat up rapidly.

Let Miss Hayser discover the ugly truth right when they are completely infatuated with each other. The betrayal will breed profound disgust, and that disgust will fester into pure hatred.

Only then will the door between them be closed forever."

Listening to this, Abby instantly understood the terrifying brilliance of Stella's plan.