Chapter 157

Carl led them down the hall to the door of Stewart's office and knocked.

"Come in."

A deep male voice rumbled from inside.

Carl opened the door and stepped in. "Mr. Wentworth, Ms. Kensington and Mr. Delaney are here."

At his words, Stewart, who had been standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, turned around. His sharp eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced indifferently at James, but his gaze quickly settled on Briony.

"This is a private matter," Stewart said coolly. "Let any outsiders wait outside."

Briony frowned. "Mr. Delaney isn't an outsider."

"Not an outsider?" Stewart gave a cold, mocking laugh. "What, has he already been given a special status with you?"

Briony couldn't be bothered to argue. She turned to James. "Wait for me outside."

Briony. "Don't worry, I'll be right

couldn't help smiling at him, touched by his

side of her, and his eyes narrowed

office. Carl closed

really did plant himself just outside and refused

set in stone. "I'm not going anywhere. I'm staying right here! Who knows what your crazy boss

bit embarrassed and adjusted his glasses, but

Inside the office.

coffee machine and personally brewed a fresh

her. "I remember you like this brand," he said. "They just released a new batch

filled the air, rich and

at work. But now, with a baby on the way, coffee was out of

to mention, even if she weren't pregnant, she wouldn't accept

and collected he

is in the mood to sit and sip coffee together," she said, voice icy. "There's Rosita between us. There's my mother's death between us. Forget being husband and

he quietly set the

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