chapter1417

"Ms. Cameron, instead of focusing on the bodyguard who follows you around all day, why do you always fixate on your enemy?"

Leonard had appeared behind the Williams family without anyone noticing.

In his hand was a square , draped in a red cloth.

Before Stella could reply, Joshua spoke from behind her. "It's because one must pay

close attention to an enemy to find an opportunity for a fatal strike.

"Know thy enemy and know thyself, and you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles.

"Isn't that right, Mr. Lerman?"

Leonard's gaze shifted between Stella and Joshua.

He smiled faintly. "Joshua, I hope you can always be as confident as you are today.

"But we both know that's impossible."

He slowly descended the stairs, pausing as he passed Joshua.

"One lie requires a thousand more to keep it alive.

"Joshua, living with a knife hanging over your head, never knowing when it will fall...

it can't be a pleasant feeling, can it?"

Joshua's expression remained cool and unfazed.

Leonard glanced at Stella, only to see her wearing the exact same impassive look.

She really trusted Joshua.

Leonard's smile was tinged with mockery. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Ms. Cameron, if you ever need anything, you can come to me anytime.

"I have many flaws, but my one virtue is that I don't lie."

His words caused everyone's expression to change.

Leonard was extending an olive branch to Stella? What did that mean?

Joshua's dark eyes grew cold and deep.

"Leonard, your attempts to sow discord are rather clumsy."

Leonard replied lightly, "I learned it all from you. Oh, by the way..."

He seemed to recall something and glanced back at the Williams family.

"I should thank your Mr. Joshua

here. If it weren't for the various

videos and photos he regularly sent

mer would never have been able to

truly appreciate your selfish

grasping nature."

With that, he gave a small smile and strode away.

The moment Leonard was out the door, Israel immediately rounded on Stella.

"Stella, what did Leonard mean just now?!

"No wonder he was in such a hurry

to cut ties with Aurora! It was you, you shameless woman, seducing Leonard behind our backs

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Skyler and Jonathan's faces paled, and they both snapped at the same time, "Israel, shut up "

But it was too late.

A heavy bronze paperweight flew through the air and struck Israel on the head, leaving a bloody gash.

Israel a trembling finger at

Joshua

before he could uttera

single word his

rolled back in.

his head, and he collapsed

Stella didn't even spare Israel a glance. She said to Joshua, "Joshua, let's go back

to the office."

Joshua didn't bother with Israel either. Exchanging even one more word with someone like him was an insult to his intelligence.

With the drama over, Stella and Joshua returned to the company.

When Stella was working in her office, Joshua rarely disturbed her.

Stella spent most of her time at the office.

And Joshua, though he was her bodyguard and had little to do when she was

indoors, had his own separate office.

Returning to his office, Joshua picked up his phone and made a call.

"Ring... ring... ring..."

After a few rings, the call was answered.

A young woman's voice came through the line.

"Joshua?"