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."

gave a haughty little sniff, acting nonchalant. "I suppose I can do you

me know as soon as you get the results back from the

"Will do."

better spirits, couldn't resist giving a few last-minute instructions, “If Stewart dares give you any trouble over

I'll be fine. With Stella with me, nothing's going

his throat, and addressed James, "Mr. Delaney, don't worry. I'm going too, and I give you my word: I'll make sure Ms. Kensington comes back

Clarke, I know you

"Don't worry. Stewart may act like a guard dog, but he's

rolled his eyes. "Cheating on your wife is illegal

just shook his head,

an eleven-hour flight from Northborough

the afternoon,

was four o'clock the next day, local

The jet touched down.

The cabin door opened.

by one,

times during the journey, and it was clear by

into the business van waiting to take them

slumped into the seat, her body limp

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