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."

someone look over

"Not for now."

that, James released her

car, slung her purse over her shoulder, and headed straight

figure until she disappeared into the elevator, then finally started the

Private hospital room.

sat at the bedside, awkwardly

pillows, her uninjured hand

Rosita. Even your fan club has shut down! This time, you really went

and fragile. "But after all these years in the

losses I've caused the company, tally them up and I'll pay. Also, I have a

you step away from the spotlight, as long as you keep your management contract, the company can always help you make a comeback

already settled with Stewart," Rosita cut in gently. "He helped draft the termination, so it should be

there was no changing Rosita's mind.

phone aside and turned her gaze to

but her knife skills left much to be

lived a life of comfort and privilege—she'd never needed to do something as mundane as peeling fruit herself. Today, she was clearly trying to play the doting

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