Briony offered Stella a gentle smile in response.

With Stella by her side, the heaviness in her chest eased, her mood lightening a little.

“I'm coming too!” James chimed in, his eyes lighting up.

"No, you're not," Stewart shot back, his voice cold and expression even colder.

"What? Why not?" James glared at him. "You're flying private-what's one more passenger?"

Stewart met his gaze, lips curving into a chilly smirk. "True, it's not about space. I just don't see why I should let you on my jet."

James practically shouted, "You're doing this on purpose, Stewart!"

"I just think you're unnecessary," Stewart retorted, then turned and strode toward the VIP entrance, ignoring James entirely.

James was fuming, venting his frustration at Stewart's receding back.

Seeing how upset he was, Briony tried to soothe him. "James, honestly, I could use your help here. Someone needs to keep an eye on the studio while I'm gone."

James's anger vanished in an instant. "Well, since you put it that way..." He gave a haughty little sniff, acting nonchalant. "I suppose I can do you the favor and watch over things."

smiled, then added, "Let me know as soon as you get the

"Will do."

in much better spirits, couldn't resist giving a few last-minute instructions, “If Stewart dares give you any trouble over there, call me right away. My family's

couldn't help but laugh at his competitive streak. "Relax, I'll be fine. With Stella with me,

his throat, and addressed James, "Mr. Delaney, don't worry. I'm going too, and I give you my word: I'll make sure Ms. Kensington comes back

Cedric. "Dr. Clarke, I know you just have questionable taste in

chuckled. "Don't worry. Stewart may act like a guard dog, but

"Cheating on your wife is

just shook his head,

about an eleven-hour flight from Northborough

around one in the afternoon, and by the

Accra, Ghana's capital, it was four

The jet touched down.

The cabin door opened.

by one, they

the journey, and it was clear by looking

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