Chapter 159

The drive back was quiet; Briony didn't say a word.

James glanced at her in the rearview mirror several times, noticing that she was staring out the window, lost in thought.

When they finally pulled up outside the studio, he killed the engine and turned to her.

"We're here," he reminded gently.

Briony snapped out of her reverie, ducked her head, and unbuckled her seat belt.

Just as she reached for the door handle, James caught her wrist.

"What did Stewart say to you?" he asked.

Briony looked back at him, her lips curving into a faint, distant smile. "There's a change in the contract. I haven't looked it over yet, but I'll go through it carefully when I get home."

James frowned. "Is that really all?"

She just smiled again. "That's all. I'm not staying late tonight. You should head home."

me to have someone look over the

"Not for now."

that, James released her

her purse over her shoulder,

her retreating figure until she disappeared into the elevator, then finally started the car

Private hospital room.

sat at the bedside, awkwardly

her uninjured hand holding her

club has shut down! This time, you

soft and fragile. "But after all these years in the business,

tally them up and I'll pay. Also, I have a termination agreement here. I'll email it to you

your contract?!" Maxine gasped. "Are you sure about this? Even if you step away from the spotlight, as

is already settled with Stewart," Rosita cut in gently.

involved, Maxine knew there was no changing Rosita's mind.

aside and turned her gaze to Lauren,

knife skills left much to

and privilege—she'd never needed to do something as mundane as peeling fruit herself. Today, she was clearly trying to

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