The drive back was quiet; Briony didn't say a word.

James glanced at her in the rearview mirror several times, noticing that she was staring out the window, lost in thought.

When they finally pulled up outside the studio, he killed the engine and turned to her.

"We're here," he reminded gently.

Briony snapped out of her reverie, ducked her head, and unbuckled her seat belt.

Just as she reached for the door handle, James caught her wrist.

"What did Stewart say to you?" he asked.

Briony looked back at him, her lips curving into a faint, distant smile. "There's a change in the contract. I haven't looked it over yet, but I'll go through it carefully when I get home."

James frowned. "Is that really all?"

She just smiled again. "That's all. I'm not staying late tonight. You should head home."

have someone look over the agreement for

"Not for now."

that, James released

slung her purse over her shoulder,

until she disappeared into the elevator, then finally

Private hospital room.

bedside, awkwardly

the pillows, her uninjured hand

club has shut down! This time, you

voice soft and fragile. "But after

apologetic. "Whatever losses I've caused the company, tally them up and I'll pay. Also, I have

from the spotlight, as long as you keep your management contract, the company can always help you make a

Rosita cut in gently. "He

was involved, Maxine knew there was no changing Rosita's mind. Reluctantly, she agreed and

turned her gaze to Lauren, still

her knife

needed to do something as mundane as peeling fruit

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