The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1162

After the whole Israel affair was finally settled, Stella felt a weight lift off her shoulders. The tension that had gripped her for days finally eased, and for the first time in a while, she let herself relax.

To Stella, defeating Israel wasn’t just about snatching power and profit—it was about teaching him a lesson he’d never forget, making sure he’d think twice before barging into her life with his empty provocations ever again.

As their car sped down the road, Stella glanced over at Joshua beside her.

“Joshua, thank you for everything this time. If you hadn’t stepped in, there’s no way I could’ve snagged his company at such a bargain.”

Joshua smiled softly. “I might’ve offered a few ideas, but when it came down to it, you made all the tough calls. Some people, no matter how much you help, just can’t get their act together. But Star, you’re still new to all this—every experience will help you further down the line.”

Stella laughed, turning back to him. “You don’t seem that much older than me, but you talk like you’ve seen it all.”

Joshua shrugged. “Maybe I’ve just worked more, seen a bit more life than most.”

Stella wanted to point out that he rarely spoke about himself, but the words stuck in her throat. It felt intrusive to pry into things he clearly didn’t want to share.

Joshua suddenly broke the silence. “Did Haynes and Foreman leave already?”

“Foreman’s gone,” Stella replied. “Haynes will head back in a couple of days.”

Both Foreman and Haynes had stayed in town longer than expected, held up by the business summit hosted by Solmaris—and, unexpectedly, by the trouble that befell both Foreman and Stella.

“Is Keen leaving with them?” Joshua asked.

Stella nodded lightly. “Yeah, he’s got to get back to his classes. When he’s on break, I’ll have him come stay with me for a while.”

Joshua hummed in acknowledgment, falling quiet again.

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