Chapter 523

When Briony pulled into the drive at Skybreeze Retreat, her phone buzzed with another unfamiliar number.

She killed the engine, stayed in her seat, and answered the call.

"Bryn, you finally picked up." Ferdinand sounded anxious. "Please don't get the wrong idea-I'm not trying to bother you. There's just something I need to discuss."

Briony kept her tone neutral. "What is it?"

"Would you mind talking in person?"

"Sorry, I'm a bit busy these days." Her voice was distant. "If you have something to say, Ferdinand, just say it."

He fell silent for a moment, letting out a resigned sigh. "Bryn, my father wants you to sell me the shares Stewart left to Little Nina. He's hoping you'll cash them out."

"And if I don't want to sell?"

"Bryn, please. Just sell them." His voice grew heavy. "My father doesn't want Stewart to have anything from the Wentworth family-not him, not his child."

Briony's eyes turned cold.

Just as she'd suspected.

with icy

"Name your price."

Briony gave a short, bitter laugh. "Ten million, up front. Contract signed, lawyers

that's... a bit

Group's value has tripled under Stewart's management. The company's worth is over a hundred

know, but my father and I don't have that much

your father doesn't want to spend

but he won't listen. If you keep those shares, I'm genuinely worried he might do something drastic to

own grandchild over a

he's never even acknowledged Stewart. You

phone. "So, I

voice. "I know this isn't fair to you or the

only temporary. I need to

Group. Give me some time, I promise I'll get those shares back

breath, and said, "Ferdinand, remember, these shares belong to Little Nina. I'll sign them over, but for

was grave.

anything to hurt you

studio tomorrow and we'll sign the contract," Briony

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