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 something hidden beneath, a side of

and I are not getting a divorce. I'd appreciate it if you kept your

Briony and I are just friends. Besides, whether

clenched. "Who said you could

smile didn't waver. "She did,

glanced at Ferdinand, taking in his unruffled, refined demeanor. Compared to Stewart's cold intensity, Ferdinand looked positively serene as if nothing could ruffle him. But it was that very calm, the gentle simmer beneath

together, then turned

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

darkened as he stared at

was serious.

who's hurt Briony the

you're really

her go. I'd actually respect you for

"Who do you

me and Little Nina, James means far more than you ever

came from

Stewart froze, turning around.

finished cooking. She placed it on the

think they have no right to speak with you," she said coolly, "then let's get

Stewart watched her, wordless.