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."

to have someone

"Not for now."

James released

stepped out of the car, slung her purse over her shoulder, and

disappeared into the

Private hospital room.

the bedside, awkwardly

the pillows, her uninjured hand holding

backlash is out of control, Rosita. Even your fan club has shut down! This time, you really went

replied, her voice soft and fragile. "But after all these

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

this? Even if you step away from the spotlight, as long as you keep your management contract, the

in gently. "He

Maxine knew there was no

her phone aside and turned her gaze to Lauren, still fumbling

knife skills

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

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