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."

to have someone

"Not for now."

that, James

stepped out of the car, slung her purse over her shoulder, and headed straight into the

she disappeared into the elevator, then finally

Private hospital room.

at the bedside,

against the pillows, her uninjured hand holding her phone as she talked to

club

fragile. "But after all these years in the business,

"Whatever losses I've caused the company, tally them up and I'll pay. Also, I have a termination agreement here. I'll email it to you please pass it on to

step away from the spotlight, as long as you keep your management contract, the company can always

Rosita cut in gently. "He helped draft the termination, so it should

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

phone aside and turned her gaze to Lauren, still fumbling with

was focused, but her knife

life of comfort and privilege—she'd never needed to do

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