Chapter 299

"Exactly. Whatever Stewart's motives are, as long as Julia comes home to Bryn alive, that's all that matters!"

...

James pulled into the airport parking lot and insisted on walking Briony inside himself.

Stewart hadn't arrived yet.

Briony checked her phone and saw a message from Stewart with their flight details.

"He's arranged a private jet," Briony said to James, glancing up. "You should head back."

James looked unhappy. He jammed one hand in his pocket and muttered, head down, "I'll wait till he gets here."

"I know you're worried, but don't stress. Once I've found my mom, I'll come straight home."

"And if Stewart tries to use Ms. Hudson to threaten you?" James scoffed, "His precious son is still waiting for you to come back and play mom, you know!"

"That's not my concern right now. The only thing I care about is bringing my mother home." There was a steely resolve in Briony's eyes. "James, you need to stay here. I still need your help with something."

He looked up, meeting her gaze.

for my call,"

ten minutes later, Stewart

Carl was with him.

he greeted

gave him a curt nod, then turned to James.

then shot Stewart a hard

Once you find Ms. Hudson, you'd better bring both Bryn and Ms. Hudson

glanced at James, clearly not taking his threat

patted James on the shoulder. "Go

down at her, worry and reluctance written all over his face. "Promise you'll be careful. Check in with me every

couldn't help but smile. "Got it. Honestly, you're even

lips together, then finally turned to leave, glancing back at her

go, Briony didn't notice Stewart studying her quietly.

looking at Stewart, Briony gripped her suitcase

found herself

sat down

bother protesting. There were things she needed to

"Where's my mom?"

immediately. Instead, he signaled to a flight attendant. "Could you bring a

"Of course, sir."

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