The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 711

Stella’s gaze drifted from Candida over to Joshua.

Karl, despite all his bravado, was utterly helpless in Joshua’s grip—completely overpowered, with not even a chance to fight back.

It wasn’t so much Joshua’s strength that stood out, but his razor-sharp mind. He anticipated everything, calculating every move with precision.

Candida, meanwhile, showed no mercy.

A sickening crack split the air as she shattered the bones in Karl’s hand. Her eyes remained cold and unflinching, though her face had gone ghostly pale.

It was the first time she’d ever done something like this, and her hands trembled slightly. But she knew she had no choice—not just to avenge Star, but to keep her safe. If Karl wanted revenge, he could take it out on her; she wouldn’t let him touch Star.

Stella’s attention shifted from Joshua back to Candida. “That’s enough, Candida. Let’s leave it at that.”

As much as Stella felt Karl deserved worse, this was still a society governed by law, and there were lines she couldn’t cross.

She turned to Joshua. “Call an ambulance for him.”

Joshua nodded, dialing emergency services without hesitation. He understood, too—Karl couldn’t die, especially not here. There was a world of difference between an injury and a corpse.

Once the call was made, Stella said gently, “Candida, you should skip your piano practice today. Just go home and get some rest.”

After everything that had happened, Candida looked utterly drained, as if the slightest breeze could topple her. She didn’t argue. “Okay.”

Stella grabbed her music sheets from the studio, then turned to Joshua. “Let’s get Candida home.”

Joshua drove, making sure Candida reached her house safely.