The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1010

But Stella couldn’t help noticing that Joshua seemed to know quite a lot about these things.

Curiosity getting the better of her, Stella asked, “Joshua, did you use to work in the antiques business or something?”

It would make sense if he had—that would certainly explain his knowledge.

Joshua shook his head. “No, I don’t know the first thing about antiques.”

“Then why did Abby say you used to restore historical artifacts?” Stella pressed.

Joshua’s lips quirked. “I only told her that to put her at ease. If I hadn’t, she probably never would’ve trusted me to restore Nocturne Stella.”

Stella blinked in surprise, then let out a laugh.

“Aren’t you worried Abby might blame you if you mess it up?”

“Not at all.” Joshua’s voice was calm and certain.

Stella nodded. For all Abby’s fiery temperament, she was sharp enough to know what really mattered when the chips were down. She wouldn’t hold it against Joshua.

But just as Stella was thinking this, Joshua spoke again from beside her.

“I never take on a job I’m not sure I can finish. Nocturne Stella—I’ll restore it perfectly. You have my word.”

Stella’s lashes fluttered as she looked over at him.

In that moment, it dawned on her. When Joshua said he wasn’t worried, he didn’t mean Abby wouldn’t blame him—he meant he simply wouldn’t fail.

Stella was about to ask how he could be so sure, when Foreman’s startled voice broke in from nearby.

“Nocturne Stella? You found Nocturne Stella?”

Only then did Stella remember Foreman was standing beside her. She quietly recounted how Joshua had tracked down Nocturne Stella.

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