The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1685

Abby quickly looked away and took out her phone.

Stella had told her to leave; perhaps she was meant to call for help.

With that in mind, Abby dialed Joshua's number.

He answered quickly, sounding like he was in a good mood.

"Abby. Does Star need my help with something?"

Most of Abby's calls to Joshua were related to Stella.

Abby glanced back into the restaurant, where Leonard had now reached Stella.

She lowered her voice. "Joshua, where are you right now?"

"Near The Williams Group," Joshua replied. "I was about to head over to see Star. By the way, have you two eaten yet?"

"We just finished." Abby hesitated for a moment. "Joshua, Leonard just showed up to see Star. He looked pretty scary…"

The other end of the line went silent.

Then, a man's icy voice came through.

"Where are you now?"

After Abby gave him the location, Joshua hung up.

Abby stared at the disconnected call, a nervous twitch starting in her eyelid.

Even over the phone, she could tell Joshua was furious.

Had she said too much again?

-

Inside the restaurant, Stella looked at the man standing before her with a cold expression.

"Can I help you, Mr. Lerman?"

Leonard didn't miss the flash of disgust in her eyes.

A tightness formed in his chest, and he found it hard to breathe.

He stared intently into her eyes. "Why?"

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