He really did a thorough job-looks like Stewart pulled out all the stops this time, just like Stella said.

Briony pushed the thought aside and drove to her studio.

When she arrived, the golden retriever puppy was already waiting at the front entrance, tail wagging in anticipation.

"Woof woof!"

Briony walked over, crouched down, and gave the puppy a gentle pat on the head.

"Briony!"

Hannah stood up from her desk. "Someone just dropped off a bouquet of roses for you. I put them on your desk."

Roses?

Briony straightened up and glanced at Hannah. "Did they say who sent them?"

"Nope," Hannah replied, "but I think there's a card!"

"Alright, thanks."

Briony pushed open her office door.

A massive bouquet of delicate blue roses sat on her desk.

She walked over, picked up the card, and flipped it open.

were stars in your eyes. Since

corner, a simple 'Mr.

cradled the bouquet

café on the first floor. Let

looked a little disappointed. "You really don't want such

you like them," Briony said, handing them

"No way, these are clearly from one of your admirers, Briony. I'd feel bad taking

flowers. Give them to the café-they could use them

"Sure thing!"

headed out, roses in hand, and bumped right into James as he

"Morning, Mr. Delaney!"

glanced at the bouquet.

for me, they're

Briony, raising

sent them,"

sent you flowers?" James narrowed his eyes. "What's

Briony said, sounding annoyed. "But he knows

"Well, no wonder

it go. "When are the other two artifacts

or the

She nodded. "Good."

her phone

ID, then slipped the phone back without

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