The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2243

He desperately needed an alliance.

But when Jonathan scanned the chessboard for allies capable of taking on Stella, he realized the board was practically empty.

There was only one man left who could realistically partner with him: Harland Lerman.

Stella held thirty percent of the Lerman Group's shares, stripping even Leonard of total control. Teaming up with Harland was a mutually beneficial masterstroke.

The only unknown variable was whether Harland still possessed the ruthless capability to seize power.

However, considering the man's legs were fully functional and he clearly wasn't blind, it was safe to assume he was still a formidable threat.

Right after hanging up with Skyler, Jonathan's phone buzzed again. It was Harland.

"Mr. Williams," Harland's voice was a low, chilling drawl. "It's time."

Jonathan knew exactly what he meant.

Since Stella and Joshua had officially tied their fates together, it was time to drop the nuclear option.

Just a short while ago, Jonathan had manipulated Aurora into being the one to expose Joshua's darkest secrets.

Aurora had eagerly agreed.

Her life was currently a stagnant ruin. She had zero prospects for redemption. Whether she participated in this scheme or not wouldn't change her miserable reality.

But the resentment festering inside her was toxic.

Why did Stella get to ascend to godhood with Joshua's help, dominating the corporate world and living a perfect life?

While she, Aurora, was reduced to the ultimate laughingstock of high society?

If Stella had never returned to the family, all the glory Stella enjoyed today would have rightfully belonged to her!

And even if Stella had returned, without Joshua's lethal backing, she never could have reached such terrifying heights.

Aurora was consumed by a suffocating wave of despair and rage.

It was fundamentally unfair.

Since childhood, she had ruthlessly disciplined herself, sacrificing everything to be the perfect heiress. She had no time for hobbies. Even her friendships were strictly calculated assets.

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