chapter1777

"Leonard had already found a miracle doctor who could treat Star's hand injury... but then you shot him dead.

Star's hand could have been healed! It's because of your selfishness that she's lost the chance to play the violin again!

You're nothing but a selfish egotist, only thinking about yourself without any regard for Star's future!"

Joshua's gaze finally snapped to him, sharp and unwavering. "How do you know about this?"

"Just yesterday, Leonard's assistant came to see Star," Foreman said coldly. "He told her in person."

"Are you saying Leonard's assistant came to Star specifically to tell her that Leonard had found a miracle doctor?" Joshua asked.

"Of course not," Foreman said expressionlessly. "He came to deliver Leonard's will.

Leonard left thirty percent of his company's shares to Star. If Leonard doesn't reappear after a year, another ten percent will be divided, with Star inheriting eight percent and Simone two percent."

Foreman wasn't sharing these details out of kindness, of course.

He wanted to use Joshua to stop Stella from accepting the shares Leonard had gifted her.

While Stella was missing, he'd learned from Abby that Leonard had not only chatted with Stella online for six months but had also bought her paintings, helping her out of a tight spot.

To thank him, Stella had even given Leonard three paintings for free. Having known Stella for years, Foreman understood her character.

She never forgot the kindness of those who had helped her.

She would remember help given during her most difficult times for a very long time.

This explained why Stella had given him free paintings and even talked with him for so long.

Now, Stella had been held captive by Leonard for a month.

In that month, anything could have happened.

So, whether out of hatred, gratitude for his past help, or their complicated, indefinable

relationship Leonard nea

held

unique place in Stella's heart."

He didn't want Stella to accept Leonard's bequest, but he knew she wouldn't listen to him right now.

But if Joshua were the one to say it, that would be a different story.

The fact that Joshua shot Leonard on sight was enough to show how utterly he despised the man.

Joshua would never let Stella accept Leonard's shares.

With that in mind, Foreman

continued his accusations. "Your act of shooting Leonard dead not only cost Star her chance to play the violin again, but it also forced ber to consider accepting his shares because of the mess you made.

Because in a few days, if Leonard

still can't be found, the Lerman.

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your arrest and hunt you down.

This past year, you've angered so many people and caused Star so much trouble!

For your sake, she has to swallow her disgust and consider accepting shares from that devil, Leonard!"

As he went on, Foreman became increasingly agitated, practically shouting.

"Joshua, you and the rest of the Gardners are a curse!

You bring nothing but misfortune to Star!"

Joshua stared at Foreman, his eyes deep, dark, and unnerving.

"So... Leonard really found a doctor who could heal Star's hand?"