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.

long as her offer was tempting enough, she

white BMW rolled to a stop outside

I help

"Briony," she replied simply.

instantly-now openly disdainful. "Oh, it's you. Mrs. Kensington

had expected nothing

out of the car,

already notified the

and a small crowd emerged, led by

Briony walked forward.

dull, oppressive gray- a sure sign the weather wouldn't be kind. She'd checked

loose around her shoulders, hands tucked into her pockets, half her face hidden behind a thick

her, looking down with all

the steps, her gaze coolly

was family by blood-yet every one of them had tried their hardest to ruin

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

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