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

froze mid-movement as he was pouring

was obvious he was

water for you. I'll leave you to your

pavilion and sat down at the tea table, looking across at Ferdinand. "Please, have a seat, Mr.

took the seat opposite

whistling softly, steam curling from the

didn't pour the tea. She looked Ferdinand straight in the eye,

knew she no longer trusted him—and he knew it

a point where

Wentworth Group's shareholder meeting

his tone grave. "Bryn, your vote

"Ferdinand, we've known

to sound harsh, but I won't

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