Chapter 223

After Lauren and Irwin left, Briony hesitated for a moment before returning to her lounge to check things over.

She didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.

Shaking her head, she thought she was probably just being overly cautious. Irwin was only a child-what could he possibly get up to?

Still, Briony really didn't want to be disturbed again.

Stepping out of her office, she turned to Hannah and said, "From now on, for any reason at all, don't let in anyone connected to Irwin Stewart."

“Understood.” Hannah sighed quietly. "Briony, I'm sorry... she said she was sent by Mr. Lewis, and I was worried about offending him, so—"

"I get it. But the item she brought was a fake. And that claim about Mr. Lewis? Almost certainly a lie."

Briony caught the guilty look on Hannah's face, and her voice softened. "The client coming this afternoon-Mr. Chadwick-his background is much more significant than Mr. Lewis's. Chin up."

Hannah nodded. "I understand!"

Briony returned to her restoration studio and picked up her work.

At three in the afternoon, the Chadwicks arrived.

Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick were celebrating their golden anniversary this year, and

the love between them was still unmistakable.

Chadwick wanted to have an old dress

her wedding gown-a handmade, bespoke piece Mr. Chadwick

crafted using a rare, traditional weaving technique, with intricate folk

maintenance, the natural fabrics had deteriorated, and about

Chadwick hoped to restore it. She wanted to wear it again for a set of

Love that steadfast

project, but the repair involved advanced

asked Hannah to call in

her head. "This one's tough. The origins are remarkable—it's a handwoven

at Mrs.

of weaving. My husband, ever the romantic, combined

smile. "Mr. Chadwick must love

I truly believe

a look

into the mountains to pick the wild plants, then spun and wove the fibers over many

I know, harvesting those

harvest the fibers. But maybe, if

anniversary photos," Mr. Chadwick said. "Ms. Kensington, money isn't an issue. I just don't

then said, "How about this: give me

course." Mr. Chadwick gave her a meaningful smile. "No wonder Mrs. Winslow recommended you, Ms.

you both for your trust

personally walked the Chadwicks

Briony picked up the phone and

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