The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1427

Regardless, the two sides had not reached a breaking point, and Aurora had come away with a significant prize. So, when Leonard announced he was leaving, the Williams family rose to see him out.

As they reached the top of the stairs, Leonard seemed to remember something. He stopped and turned to Aurora.

"Aurora."

At this, Israel shot Coleman a smug look, his eyes screaming, ‘See? I told you he couldn't let her go.'

The rest of the Williams family also turned to Leonard, assuming he had second thoughts about his decision and was about to go back on his word.

Israel was already calculating how much more equity he could demand as an apology. Five percent? Ten?

Aurora's eyes flickered with a faint light.

Despite the gift she had received, she didn't feel as happy as she thought she would.

Seeing Leonard look at her, a spark of hope ignited in her eyes, and she quickly stepped forward.

"Leonard, did you call me?"

Leonard said, "I believe I once gave you a painting."

Aurora was taken aback.

Leonard continued, "It was a painting by Summer, of a figure's back. I was wondering if I could have it back."

The Williams family had been waiting for Leonard to come crawling back, full of regret. When he didn't say what they expected, Israel exploded.

He pointed a finger at Leonard's face and shouted, "Leonard, you're asking for a gift back after you've already given it?

"If you didn't want to give it, you shouldn't have! How pathetic and cheap can you be? Are you even a man? You're a disgrace to all of us!

"You—"

Before Israel could finish, a dark, menacing pistol was pressed against his forehead.

Leonard's eyes were cold and merciless. "Israel, say one more word, and I'll put a bullet in your head. Do you want to test me?"

Israel had been buzzing in his ear like an annoying fly, and Leonard's patience had run out. He wanted nothing more than to shut him up permanently.

For her sake, Leonard had tolerated a great deal from the Williams family.

They had almost forgotten what a brutal man he truly was.

Now, if Leonard were to shoot Israel, there would be nothing they could say.

They had just signed the agreement, and Israel had been the one to provoke him.

By his usual standards, killing Israel would be perfectly in character.

The Williams family could no longer use their connection to Aurora to manipulate him.

Only then did they realize that the three percent stake was not a gift. It was a price.

Leonard was done indulging them.

Aurora instinctively bit her lip and said softly, "Leonard, let's go get the painting first."