Chapter 140

Stewart released his grip, straightened his suit jacket, and fixed Garry with a cold, steely gaze.

"Don't bother trying to provoke me. Whether it's Briony or Rosita and her son, they're none of your business. If you're smart, you'll get yourself back to Westenmar and stay out of this. Otherwise, don't blame me for forgetting our old friendship."

With that, Stewart turned his attention away, pivoted, and strode off.

Garry watched Stewart's retreating figure, a slow grin spreading across his face as if he'd just stumbled on something exciting. "Stewart, those who break their word are bound to pay for it. Is your reckoning finally coming?"

Dinner was over.

The group filed out of the restaurant together.

Silveridge, perched on the coast, rarely saw snow in winter, but the wind off the sea could cut right through you. By nightfall, the icy gusts whipped so sharply that it stung your skin.

Stepping outside, Briony squinted against the cold, half her face disappearing into her raised collar.

Carney had been drinking, so he couldn't drive. James took his keys and went to fetch the car.

Meanwhile, Garry's driver pulled up. After exchanging goodbyes with Carney and Professor Thornton, Garry turned last to Briony, who stood quietly at Carney's side. "Ms. Kensington, would you mind sharing your contact information?"

A few steps away, Stewart caught the remark. His dark eyes narrowed, glancing sideways at the pair.

in her coat, only her eyes visible. The glow

Garry, cool and distant. "Sorry, that's not possible." Stewart, hearing this, arched an eyebrow and shot

calmly withdrew his hand

lips curled

Garry said smoothly, still smiling. "Well then, Ms. Kensington, gentlemen,

looked down,

and Professor Thornton were rosy-cheeked and a little tipsy, oblivious to the tension. They warmly

having had a few

hadn't

then, James pulled up in Carney's

opened the

and Professor Thornton said their goodbyes to Stewart and the

front passenger side, but Stewart suddenly stepped

frowned, ready to pull away, but he spoke first. "I just wanted to tell

shook off his hand, her eyes cold. "You're the one who needs to keep his distance from

she opened the car door

pulled on her seatbelt. "Let's

out the window at Stewart, who was still standing motionless on the curb, then pressed

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