Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 376

The private investigator had been in frequent contact with Rosita lately.

Stewart was well aware that Rosita was always stirring up trouble, but at the moment, he simply didn't have the energy to deal with her. He knew exactly why she'd arranged for those photos to land in his hands-she wanted to drive a wedge between him and Briony.

He told himself he shouldn't stoop to responding to such petty tactics. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get those images out of his mind. The thought of Briony and Ferdinand together made something hot and primal burn in his chest.

In the end, he couldn't resist. He asked Carl to look into Briony's recent activities.

What he found shocked him: Briony had spent the entire week with Ferdinand. The filming for the reality show had lasted only three days, but after that, she and Ferdinand had driven out to the countryside together. Now they were back in Northborough-and Briony had even brought Ferdinand home.

Stewart's gaze landed on Ferdinand, his dark eyes cold and sharp.

Ferdinand sat calmly, setting his teacup down before meeting Stewart's stare. "Is there something you'd like to say to me, Mr. Wentworth?"

James gave a low, derisive snort. "He's probably wondering if you've got a cure for insanity, Ferdinand."

Ferdinand paused, raising a dark eyebrow, but kept his focus on Stewart.

Stewart stepped forward, barely sparing James a glance. He never took James's constant provocations seriously. He knew, deep down, that to Briony, James was nothing more than a little brother.

But Ferdinand was different.

Stewart could sense there was

not getting

just friends. Besides, whether you get a

said you could call her

didn't waver. "She did,

Ferdinand, taking in his unruffled, refined demeanor. Compared to Stewart's cold intensity, Ferdinand looked positively serene as if nothing

his lips together,

and family," James said quietly. "We care about her, just like Mrs. Hudson does. The difference is, we actually respect her. Can you say

eyes darkened as he stared

was serious.

who's hurt Briony the

If you're

papers and let her go. I'd actually respect

like frost. "Who do you think

Little Nina, James means far more than you

voice came from

Stewart froze, turning around.

was holding a dish she'd just finished cooking. She placed

have no right to speak with you," she said coolly, "then let's get everything out in

Stewart watched her, wordless.