Briony was quite satisfied with Blair.

...

A week later, Briony traveled to Andersville on business.

Since she was bringing Carey, Lawyer Hughes, and Blair along, Briony simply arranged for a private flight.

Among Stewart's assets was a private jet.

On the day of departure, Blair showed up late.

It was the first time he'd been late since he started working for her.

Briony glanced at him. "Why are you late?"

Blair kept his head down, a baseball cap pulled so low it nearly hid his eyes. His voice was quiet and rough. "Sorry."

Briony caught something off in his tone.

"Are you sick?"

He hesitated for a few seconds before answering, "Had some grilled meat last night. Didn't sit well with me."

Briony fell silent.

wasn't a harsh boss, but that didn't mean she had no

personal bodyguard was supposed to be ready for any emergency. If Blair couldn't be counted on to show up at a moment's notice,

available, I'll have

Blair nodded. "Understood."

Briony and Carey sat

took a seat next to

eyed Blair curiously. "Why are you bundled up

an injury on my

suddenly dramatic, asked, "A

"Burn," Blair replied flatly.

been through

thought Blair seemed cold, with an

he figured, that's probably par for the course if you're a

lasted four hours. For the first hour,

remaining three hours, Briony was fast

she felt

the cabin,

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