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.

surprise when he

exactly good for you, you know. You

expression calm and reserved. "Mr. Ellsworth, if you have something to say,

looked at her,

himself for this moment, but now that he could feel Briony's detachment so clearly, a dull ache settled inside

to the Wentworth family. I'm reclaiming my place." Ferdinand's eyes searched

eyes stayed cool, her face

I are divorced. The Wentworths' business

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

then I'm afraid I'd actually prefer for Stewart to lose the Wentworth power." Briony's tone was icy. "That way, Mario could

just me

That made Briony pause.

went on, "Truth is, I never wanted to fight for the inheritance. Bryn, it's because of you. Because

narrowed her eyes at him. "What

a breath. "It goes back to the story of my parents

of them, years

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