Chapter 179

Briony offered Stella a gentle smile in response.

With Stella by her side, the heaviness in her chest eased, her mood lightening a little.

“I'm coming too!” James chimed in, his eyes lighting up.

"No, you're not," Stewart shot back, his voice cold and expression even colder.

"What? Why not?" James glared at him. "You're flying private-what's one more passenger?"

Stewart met his gaze, lips curving into a chilly smirk. "True, it's not about space. I just don't see why I should let you on my jet."

James practically shouted, "You're doing this on purpose, Stewart!"

"I just think you're unnecessary," Stewart retorted, then turned and strode toward the VIP entrance, ignoring James entirely.

James was fuming, venting his frustration at Stewart's receding back.

Seeing how upset he was, Briony tried to soothe him. "James, honestly, I could use your help here. Someone needs to keep an eye on the studio while I'm gone."

instant. "Well, since you put it that way..." He gave a haughty little sniff, acting nonchalant. "I suppose I can do you the favor and watch

then added, "Let me know as soon as you get the results back

"Will do."

much better spirits, couldn't resist giving a few last-minute instructions, “If Stewart dares give you any trouble over there, call me right away.

I'll

and addressed James, "Mr. Delaney, don't worry. I'm going too, and I give

a decent impression of Cedric. "Dr. Clarke, I know you just have

Stewart may act like a guard dog, but he's not about to do

"Cheating on your wife is

his head,

was about an eleven-hour flight from Northborough

in the afternoon, and by

four o'clock the

The jet touched down.

The cabin door opened.

one,

been sick several times during the journey, and it was clear

they climbed into the business van waiting to

inside, Briony slumped into the seat, her body limp and drained, quickly slipping into

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