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.
Cedric Clarke, Briony, and Ferdinand remained in the
eyes landed
froze mid-movement as he was pouring
obvious he was
to your conversation-I should get back to
garden pavilion and sat down at the tea table, looking across at Ferdinand. "Please, have a seat,
took the
was whistling
Ferdinand straight in the
she no longer trusted him—and he knew it was his own deliberate
things had reached a point where he
Group's shareholder meeting is the
tone grave. "Bryn,
"Ferdinand, we've known each
sound harsh, but I won't be voting
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