Chapter 144

He really did a thorough job-looks like Stewart pulled out all the stops this time, just like Stella said.

Briony pushed the thought aside and drove to her studio.

When she arrived, the golden retriever puppy was already waiting at the front entrance, tail wagging in anticipation.

"Woof woof!"

Briony walked over, crouched down, and gave the puppy a gentle pat on the head.

"Briony!"

Hannah stood up from her desk. "Someone just dropped off a bouquet of roses for you. I put them on your desk."

Roses?

Briony straightened up and glanced at Hannah. "Did they say who sent them?"

"Nope," Hannah replied, "but I think there's a card!"

"Alright, thanks."

Briony pushed open her office door.

A massive bouquet of delicate blue roses sat on her desk.

She walked over, picked up the card, and flipped it open.

first time I saw you, there were stars in your eyes. Since then, you've filled my heart with a galaxy

corner, a simple 'Mr.

cradled the bouquet as she walked out of

take these down to the café on the first floor. Let them

looked a little disappointed. "You really don't want

like them," Briony said, handing them

"No way, these are clearly from one of your admirers, Briony.

not interested in flowers. Give them to

"Sure thing!"

roses in hand, and bumped right into James as he came

"Morning, Mr. Delaney!"

the bouquet. "Got flowers today,

for me, they're

turned to Briony, raising an

them,"

you flowers?" James narrowed his eyes. "What's

sounding annoyed. "But he knows

"Well, no wonder he's a

"When are

tomorrow or the

She nodded. "Good."

then, her phone

the caller ID, then slipped the

hadn't bothered saving Irwin's number, but after he'd called several times over the past few days, she recognized

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