Chapter 505
Ferdinand gently patted the little girl's head, his voice warm. "You're welcome."
Then he turned to Briony. "Could we talk for a moment?"
Before Briony could answer, James slid over with a grin.
"Come on, Mr. Ellsworth, that's not fair. We're all friends here--what could you possibly have to say to Bryn that we can't hear?"
Ferdinand's gaze settled on James. "Sorry. It's a private matter."
James glanced at Briony for confirmation.
She pressed her lips together, letting out a quiet sigh. Looking at James, she said, "Why don't you take Little Nina upstairs? Crystal should be home soon, ask her to help Nina with a bath."
The mood had clearly shifted.
James looked annoyed but knew better than to push at a time like this. He scooped up Little Nina and headed inside.
Briony, and Ferdinand remained in
landed on
froze mid-movement as he
was
you. I'll leave you to
and sat down at the tea table, looking across at Ferdinand. "Please,
and took
the table was whistling
the tea. She looked Ferdinand
him—and he knew it was his own
reached a point where he had no other
shareholder meeting is
tone grave.
remained cool. "Ferdinand, we've known each other for four
but I won't
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