The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1179

Leonard said, “Aurora, you’re overthinking it. I’m just using this to stall Stella, that’s all.

Doesn’t she have an important contract to sign tomorrow?

If she can’t show up in person, the deal is dead in the water.

Right now, she doesn’t just own shares in the Pearce Group—she’s also bought out Israel’s company at rock-bottom prices. She’s on a roll, and nothing’s slowing her down.

She’ll use this momentum to keep building her empire.

If we let her land a few more major contracts, her position in the Williams Group will be unshakeable.

Aurora, you know as well as I do—business is war.

Stella played dirty from the start. She tricked Israel and swooped in when his company was at its weakest.

Are you telling me we can’t use a little strategy to slow her down?

You talk about family and loyalty, but has Stella ever cared about any of that with you?

Look at what she’s done these past few months. Has she shown the slightest bit of consideration for family?”

Aurora fell silent.

Leonard continued, “That’s enough, Aurora. Leave it to me. Don’t worry—I know what I’m doing.”

Aurora didn’t argue further. She just asked, “How’s Simone Lerman doing lately? Did you catch the person who leaked that video?”

A cold glint flashed in Leonard’s eyes.

“We haven’t caught them yet, but we know who did it.”

Aurora asked, “Who?”

“Rachel.”

Aurora was startled. “Rachel? I can’t believe she had the guts.”

Leonard’s voice was low and hard. “Jasper Wilkinson’s little lapdog probably helped her behind the scenes.

As for the Wilkinson family, I’ve already set a trap for them. It won’t be long before the Wilkinson Group goes under.”

Aurora sighed. “At least that’s a little justice for Simone.”

He realized he’d have to let Simone give up first.

Leonard said, “Simone, it’s not me going after Joshua. He’s made enemies, and now they’re coming for him.”

Simone’s smile was tinged with irony. “But you tipped them off, didn’t you?”

Leonard replied, “Someone as ruthless as Joshua has probably wiped out all his old enemies by now. Don’t you find it odd that all these people are suddenly after him?”

Simone said nothing.

She wasn’t as open with her feelings as she used to be, but after growing up together, Leonard could still read her easily.

He could tell she didn’t buy a word of it.

Leonard said, “Simone, I know you care about Joshua, but he’s not right for you.

Recently, I found out some things about him.

Simone, he’s already been married.”