The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2240

The booming voice of the Gardner elder echoed through the speaker.

"We released the news. What of it? Are we not allowed to? The union of two massive dynasties is monumental—are you too cowardly to even announce it? Or is this just another fake marriage to string us along? If the marriage is real, why hide it?"

It was the middle-aged elder from last night. After a good night's sleep, he had regained all his former aggressive energy.

Even without the phone on speaker, Stella could hear every word perfectly.

The elder barked again. "Oh, and another thing. I'm holding a press conference tomorrow to officially announce the alliance. You and Stella need to agree on a wedding date by tonight so I can announce it tomorrow. You are both heads of your respective families, figures of immense status, and a legally married couple. Stop playing these secretive games. There is nothing shameful about getting married!"

With a click, the man abruptly ended the call.

Silence settled heavily over the dining room.

Joshua looked across the table at Stella. "They aren't just leaking the news. They're demanding a press conference to announce a wedding date. What are your thoughts... on all of this?"

Stella opened her mouth to speak, but found she didn't even know where to begin.

She rubbed her aching temples, struggling to even remember why she had actively volunteered for this mess last night.

She had only wanted to save Joshua from his crisis, completely forgetting that marriage at their level was never just about two people—it was a collision of empires.

Clearly, she had been incredibly naive.

Publicizing the marriage was a nightmare on its own, but now they had to host a public wedding?

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