Chapter 40

She really did feel wronged, but Briony knew she couldn't blame her mother for any of this.

Her mother was never one for strong opinions-when swept up in public gossip and confusion, it was only natural she'd panic. Briony understood.

After calming her mother, Briony turned away, casting a quick glance at Rosita standing outside the door. Her gaze then settled coldly on Stewart.

"Stewart, the only reason I agreed to clear things up online was because I owed you for what you did for me years ago." Her voice was icy. "But if I'd known it would come to this, I'd have rather been called ungrateful than get involved at all.”

Stewart stared at her, seeing a resolve in her calm expression that he'd never witnessed before.

This was nothing like the gentle, accommodating Briony he'd known for the past

five years.

Something in her had changed.

"I'll handle everything online," Stewart said in a low voice. "And don't blame Rosita. She's already spoken up for you on her Facebook page."

of you, would I be getting

pressed his lips together,

was done with

only reason I've put up with any of this is because of

voice quiet but edged with warning. “So it's public opinion you're worried about? Fine, I can play that game too. But if

Stewart's face darkened. "Is

nothing to hide, then nothing

his gaze, letting out a cold laugh. "Stewart, you can't have it all. You want everything your way, but you can't even keep

for her, that's your decision. But my

at Briony, his dark eyes

Rosita quickly stepped into the

and Julia, removing her sunglasses and mask

bare-faced, her pale skin made her

bowed deeply, voice sincere. "Ms. Kensington, Ms.

the trouble I've brought into your

Briony frowned.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255