As soon as Stewart appeared, the Kensingtons instantly wilted.

Five years ago, Stewart had personally taken on Julia's defense in court, and the Kensingtons had lost so badly they were still haunted by it to this day.

Mack shot Briony and Julia a vicious glare before turning on his heel.

"Grandmother, there's plenty of time. We don't have to settle this right now," he

said.

Madeline and the rest of the Kensingtons were clearly unwilling to back down, but in truth, they were all wary of Stewart.

"Let's just consider today a warning for that ungrateful mother and daughter," Madeline spat. "We'll have plenty of chances to deal with them later!"

The other Kensingtons eagerly echoed the matriarch's words.

With Mack steadying Madeline, the Kensingtons made their exit, slipping away down the other hallway.

incredulous laugh. "What a

from the moment Stewart had entered, he hadn't said a single word to the Kensingtons-not even a glance

the Kensingtons simply weren't worth his

gave Briony a brief, indifferent look before turning to Cedric Clarke.

a friendly smile on his face. "Just ran

a leading oncologist-renowned, respected, the sort of man every woman at the hospital

warm and gentlemanly, with refined features that made him the resident heartthrob. Stella

and Stewart actually knew each other, and seemed to get

over

on the surface, but

it wasn't that simple. Feelings didn't just vanish

Briony's gaze was drawn to him,

sighed quietly to

Love really is... lethal.

recognized Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

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