The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2245

Mr. Lerman really has quite the scheme."

Leonard watched Joshua spout nonsense with a straight face and almost laughed out loud in sheer disbelief.

"Has Mr. Gardner ever heard of the phrase 'staging your own show'?"

Joshua's intention in claiming that Leonard had teamed up with the Gardners was painfully obvious—he wanted to keep Stella as far away from him as possible.

Leonard didn't want to waste his breath explaining further.

He looked at Stella. "Stella, I'd like to speak with him alone."

A hint of worry flickered in her eyes.

She was genuinely concerned that their conversation would quickly devolve into a physical brawl.

Noticing her hesitation, Joshua reassured her. "Don't worry about me, Star. I'm more than capable of protecting myself."

Stella was at a loss for words.

She wasn't worried about him at all; she was worried about Leonard.

After all, Leonard would be lucky just to survive a confrontation with Joshua.

In the end, she stood up.

Leonard handed the tabby cat to her.

Once Stella left, Leonard finally spoke. "Drop the act. I know you orchestrated this whole thing."

Joshua raised an eyebrow, neither admitting nor denying it.

Staring at the unabashed triumph in Joshua's eyes, Leonard said flatly, "Going through all this trouble, spinning such a massive web, and hiring so many actors to play along—it must have been exhausting for you."

Joshua smiled. "If it weren't for your kidnapping stunt, Star might not have been willing to marry me."

Leonard replied smoothly, "If I'm not mistaken, you definitely had a backup plan.

Even if I hadn't taken her, she wouldn't have shown up at the wedding, and you would have made it look like I kidnapped her anyway.

Also, you know better than I do where your two assistants went since they didn't show up at the venue either.

The only reason you fooled Stella is because she trusts you.

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