Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 571

Briony's injuries from the car accident turned out to be minor; after just two days of observation, she was discharged from the hospital.

On the day she left, she headed first to Starlight Entertainment for a quick team meeting.

As she stepped out of the office, her phone buzzed. It was Mary, calling to say she'd be flying overseas in two days and wanted to treat Briony to lunch before she left.

Briony agreed.

When she arrived at the café they'd agreed on, she was surprised to see Ferdinand there as well.

Seeing Ferdinand again—after everything left Briony both chilled and furious. But she couldn't let a hint of emotion show on her face.

She remembered Cedric Clarke's warning all too well.

Composing herself, Briony greeted them both with an easy smile and took her

seat.

Mary grinned. "Briony, I ran into Mr. Ellsworth at the door. Since we bumped into each other, I thought, why not all eat together? You two know each other anyway -hope you don't mind?"

Briony could read Mary's intentions as easily as an open book.

offered a gentle smile. "Of course

a relieved sigh. "See, Mr. Ellsworth? I

his expression soft and polished. "Bryn really is

as she looked at Ferdinand, her smile sweet and hopeful. "See, we're both lucky. So, Mr. Ellsworth, maybe you'll consider giving me a shot at

teasing me again. Bryn is sending you abroad to help you become your best

dramatically and turned to Briony. "See? I've been shot down again." Briony had been

Mary and Ferdinand made a cute pair.

was far too good at hiding his true colors. She'd seen the danger

someone like that truly be a good partner, a trustworthy husband?

just stand by and watch Mary

anything directly—not with Ferdinand sitting right there. That would only

wait," Briony

tone

your studies

of time for

at her, his gentle smile fading just

calmly eating as if nothing had

my own strengths.

turned to her, his manner as always polite but distant. "You're very confident,

way-chivalrous, but with a line she could never quite

it. She didn't seem discouraged at all, still convinced