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.

as her offer was tempting enough, she

BMW rolled to a stop outside

sizing her up. “Can I help you? Who are you here to

"Briony," she replied simply.

her name, the guard's expression shifted instantly-now openly disdainful.

expected

stepped out of the car, and

already notified

small crowd

Briony walked forward.

dull, oppressive gray- a sure

pockets, half her face

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

few paces from the steps, her gaze

blood-yet every

felt nothing. It was like staring

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