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."

anger vanished in an instant. "Well, since you put it that way..." He gave a haughty little sniff, acting nonchalant. "I

you." Briony smiled, then added, "Let me know as

"Will do."

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

couldn't help but laugh at his competitive streak. "Relax, I'll be fine. With Stella with me, nothing's going to

walked over, cleared his throat, and addressed James, "Mr. Delaney, don't worry. I'm going too, and I

decent impression of Cedric. "Dr. Clarke, I know you just have questionable taste in friends. I'm counting on you to

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

your wife is

shook his head,

eleven-hour flight from Northborough

Northborough around one in the afternoon, and by the

it was four o'clock the next day,

The jet touched down.

The cabin door opened.

one,

during the journey, and it was clear by looking at her that she

climbed into the business van waiting to take them

into the seat, her body limp and

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