The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1026

“You really are hopelessly naïve.”

“Do you have any idea how much the Williams family would have to pay in penalties if they pulled out of the contract before it’s fulfilled?”

“Let me put it this way—whether I break your hand today, or even kill you, this partnership isn’t going anywhere.”

“And you think you’re smart enough to work at the Williams Group with that level of intelligence?”

He set down his teacup and smiled, utterly at ease.

“Maybe go back and study for a few more years before you try again.”

There wasn’t a trace of anger on Stella’s face.

She replied coolly, “So this whole agreement—was Mr. Lerman just toying with me?”

“That’s right.”

Now that the pretense had fallen away, Leonard dropped the mask and admitted it outright. “I was playing games with you. Who would’ve thought Ms. Cameron would actually take it seriously?”

He laughed softly. “If you’re upset, Ms. Cameron, you’re welcome to sue me. I’d honestly like to see which court would bother to hear such a petty wager.”

Leonard looked entirely shameless, his attitude making it clear: I broke my word—what are you going to do about it?

Stella didn’t lose her composure. Instead, she turned to look at Skyler, Jonathan, and the others.

“Is that how all of you see it too?”

Skyler spoke up. “Star, Dad will take care of this for you. Even if it costs us billions, he’ll never let the person who hurt you walk away unpunished!”

Joshua added, “Mr. Williams, talk is cheap. Shouldn’t you be doing something about this? Leonard had the gall to cause trouble on your own turf—doesn’t he deserve a taste of his own medicine?”

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