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."

I'll be right outside. If he gives you

at him, touched by

this softer side of her, and his eyes

into the office. Carl closed the door behind

plant himself just outside and refused

face set in stone.

adjusted his glasses, but said nothing more, simply

Inside the office.

the coffee machine and personally brewed a fresh cup of

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

filled the air, rich and

nights at work. But now, with

if she weren't

calm and collected he acted, as

together," she said, voice icy. "There's Rosita between us. There's my mother's death between us. Forget being husband and wife-I

quietly set

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

Comments ()

0/255