Gina grinned. “No worries, Ms. Kensington. Just go take care of your business- I've got everything under control here!"

Briony nodded, then glanced over at Julia.

Julia was sitting up in bed, watching her. She lifted a hand and waved her off. "Go on, now. And drive safe."

"Alright." Briony flashed a bright, reassuring smile before turning to leave.

As the hospital room door closed behind her, Julia's smile faded, her lips pressing together in a soft sigh.

...

Briony left the hospital and headed straight for the Kensington estate.

She hadn't set foot in that house since Malcolm's death.

Over the years, she'd heard plenty of rumors: after Malcolm passed away, the Kensington Group's business had gone downhill year after year. Mack simply wasn't cut out for the corporate world. Word was, every project the Kensington Group had invested in recently had crashed and burned.

Right now, the Kensingtons were strapped for cash-and that was her greatest leverage in today's negotiation.

cared about nothing but profit. As long as her offer was tempting enough, she didn't doubt for a

BMW rolled to a stop outside the stately

approached, sizing her up. “Can I help you? Who are you

"Briony," she replied simply.

expression shifted instantly-now openly disdainful. "Oh, it's you.

had expected

car, and closed the door

had already notified

crowd emerged, led by Madeline

Briony walked forward.

dull, oppressive gray- a

wore a long cream-colored down coat, her black hair falling loose around her shoulders, hands tucked into her pockets, half her face hidden behind a thick scarf. Her eyes—calm, cold,

the Kensingtons stood a few steps above her, looking down with

stopped a few paces from the steps, her gaze coolly sweeping

these people was family by blood-yet every

at them now, Briony felt nothing. It was like staring at a row

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