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."

He gave a haughty little sniff, acting nonchalant. "I suppose I can do you the favor and

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

"Will do."

any trouble over there, call me right away. My family's got money too-my dad

couldn't help but laugh at his competitive streak. "Relax, I'll be

walked over, cleared his throat, and addressed James, "Mr. Delaney, don't worry. I'm going too, and I give you my word: I'll make sure

impression of Cedric. "Dr. Clarke, I know you just have questionable taste

chuckled. "Don't worry. Stewart may act like a guard dog, but he's not about to do

rolled his eyes. "Cheating on your wife is illegal too, you

just shook his head, momentarily

about an eleven-hour flight from Northborough to

the

it was four

The jet touched down.

The cabin door opened.

by one,

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

Briony as they climbed into the business van waiting to take them to

body limp and drained, quickly slipping into a half-conscious

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