The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 776

Rachel studied Joshua from across the room, trying to read the emotions playing across his face.

Everyone else treated his words as a joke, but Rachel knew better. Joshua never admitted to anything unless it was irrefutably true.

This time was no exception. He’d done exactly what he claimed.

And honestly, she wasn’t even surprised.

After everything he’d been through—after suffering so much—anyone would have lashed out. The real surprise would be if he hadn’t.

Haynes fixed Joshua with a cold, unblinking stare. “So, you’re admitting it?”

Joshua gave a calm, almost nonchalant nod, projecting the air of a man with nothing to hide.

“There’s nothing here I’m afraid to admit.”

A faint, mocking smile played at the corners of Haynes’ mouth. “Since you’re so honest, why don’t you tell us what else you’ve been up to behind our backs?”

Joshua looked thoughtful, as if genuinely considering it. “Let me see… give me a second.”

Then his gaze flicked to Rachel, and he offered her a sly, knowing smile.

Rachel’s heart skipped a beat—a cold sense of dread creeping in.

And, sure enough, her fears were realized a moment later when Joshua’s voice rang out again, clear and steady.

“Actually, I’ve known Ms. Rachel, Mr. O’Brien’s good friend, for quite some time. By some twist of fate, she once became my salvation—so I’ve done a lot for her over the years.

Paid off a doctor, faked medical records? That was me, helping her out.

Remember that kidnapping incident? Ms. Pearce didn’t think it through. I had to step in and clean up the mess—otherwise, you’d have found her out in no time.

Not long ago, I also helped her rig the votes and fudge the numbers, just to make sure she didn’t lose too badly—no need to let her fall flat on her face.

And—oh, right—I deliberately got close to Ms. Cameron, just to help Ms. Pearce steal some intel.”

Rachel felt her blood run cold. She was so shocked she nearly forgot how to breathe.