The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2204

To accelerate his plan, Joel Keane bribed several of Sherman Burton's drinking buddies. Whenever Sellers took Aurora out on a date, these men deliberately complained about the unfairness of it all on Sherman's behalf.

Whenever the Burton Group faced setbacks, or Sellers fell into a trap and made poor decisions, they relentlessly praised Sherman, claiming he was just as capable as his uncle.

Brainwashed day after day by these so-called friends, and driven by his burning ambition to claim both the woman he desired and the corporate empire, Sherman finally wavered.

The poison that afflicted Sellers was handed directly to Joel by a mysterious operative.

After three long years, this intricate web of schemes was finally complete.

Stepping out from the shadows, the man handed a thick manila envelope to Joel.

"Here are all the confidential files on the Keane family."

Joel froze, instinctively looking up at the man.

A grotesque, terrifying mask stared back at him, looking exceptionally eerie in the dim lighting.

But Joel was already used to it and did not feel surprised.

He eagerly took the envelope, his attitude sickeningly flattering.

"If Mr. Moore ever needs anything else, you can contact me anytime."

After Joel left, Harold pulled the mask off his face, finally able to breathe normally.

Staring at the pretentious piece of plastic in his hands, he muttered under his breath, "Man, acting mysterious comes with a price. No wonder Mr. Gardner hates hiding in the shadows."

Following his meeting with Joel, Harold climbed into Jake's car parked by the curb.

Harold let out a heavy sigh. "The Burton family operation is finally wrapping up. I can actually breathe for a second."

Jake glanced over. "If Mr. Gardner hadn't been hypnotized, Sellers's illness wouldn't have dragged out for three whole years, would it?"

Harold nodded. "We gave Sellers three extra years of treatment. Good thing that poison was lethal enough that even Mr. Burton couldn't cure it.

I have to admit, Miss Croft's connection really knows their stuff."

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