Chapter 473

Briony answered the phone when Ferdinand called.

They arranged to meet at a café downstairs from her studio.

Ever since Briony learned about Ferdinand's connection to Stewart, she'd grown noticeably more distant with him.

And Ferdinand, of course, had picked up on it.

They chose a table by the window.

Outside, traffic streamed past in a constant blur; inside, soft music drifted through the air.

A server brought their drinks.

Briony had ordered a black coffee-no milk, no sugar-the textbook choice for a much-needed pick-me-up.

Ferdinand, ever the health-conscious doctor, opted for a glass of lemon water.

when

his voice gentle. "Coffee isn't exactly good for you, you

gaze, her expression calm and reserved. "Mr. Ellsworth, if you have something to say, please get to

at her, his heart

now that he could feel Briony's detachment so clearly, a dull ache settled

my place." Ferdinand's eyes searched hers, his tone soft. "Stewart's probably heard by now

cool, her

divorced. The Wentworths' business isn't mine

you deserved to know first." Ferdinand managed a bitter smile. "After all, Mario is a Wentworth by blood-the family's future heir. My return

prefer for Stewart to lose the Wentworth power." Briony's tone was icy. "That way, Mario could

a sigh. "It's not just me going

That made Briony pause.

be able to go easy on Mario, but my father.... I can't promise anything about him." Ferdinand went on, "Truth is, I never wanted to fight for the inheritance.

eyes at him. "What exactly are

back to the story of my parents and Fiona,

them,

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