Chapter 194

After she sent the message, Briony didn't bother waiting for a reply. She made her way to the lounge, stretched out on the couch, and drifted off to sleep.

When she woke up from her nap, it was already half past two.

She washed her face, left her office, and headed back into the restoration room.

It wasn't until her work was done that Briony remembered to check if Stewart had replied.

He had.

*I'm on a business trip in Silveridge. I'll be back in a couple of days-let's set a time then.*

Briony read his message and didn't see any need to respond.

As James was leaving for the day, he paused at her door. "Did Stewart say when he'll be back?"

Briony answered honestly. "He said he's away for a couple of days, but we'll talk when he's back."

James nodded, "I believe him. The professor mentioned yesterday that there's an artifact overseas that's about to get tied up in a lawsuit. The legal team is out there meeting with Professor Thornton to discuss strategy."

"Alright, then we'll just wait a couple more days," Briony said.

on, let me give you

go ahead-I drove

a mile or two, but still-watch the road! Our goddaughter's

couldn't help but sigh. "You're actually

just waved her off, unfazed.

her things and headed

stepped out of the building, a sleek Rolls-Royce pulled up at

out from behind

together in annoyance, but she kept

He followed.

door, just about to open it, when his

Kensington? Are you running away from

her lips together, and forced herself to keep her

something you need,

unfazed by

get the flowers

send flowers again." Briony's tone was frosty. "I never keep

actually grinned. "Well, at least they passed through your hands. That's good

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