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 the agreement

"Not for now."

that, James released her

of the car, slung her purse over her shoulder,

the elevator, then finally

Private hospital room.

sat at the bedside, awkwardly peeling an

was half-reclined against the pillows, her uninjured hand holding

control, Rosita. Even your fan club has shut down! This

fragile. "But after all

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

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

in gently.

was no changing Rosita's mind. Reluctantly, she agreed and hung

aside and turned her gaze to Lauren, still

was focused, but her knife

had lived a life of comfort and privilege—she'd never needed to do something as mundane

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