Briony's injuries from the car accident turned out to be minor; after just two days of observation, she was discharged from the hospital.

On the day she left, she headed first to Starlight Entertainment for a quick team meeting.

As she stepped out of the office, her phone buzzed. It was Mary, calling to say she'd be flying overseas in two days and wanted to treat Briony to lunch before she left.

Briony agreed.

When she arrived at the café they'd agreed on, she was surprised to see Ferdinand there as well.

Seeing Ferdinand again—after everything left Briony both chilled and furious. But she couldn't let a hint of emotion show on her face.

She remembered Cedric Clarke's warning all too well.

Composing herself, Briony greeted them both with an easy smile and took her

seat.

Mary grinned. "Briony, I ran into Mr. Ellsworth at the door. Since we bumped into each other, I thought, why not all eat together? You two know each other anyway -hope you don't mind?"

Briony could read Mary's intentions as easily as an open book.

She offered a gentle smile. "Of course not."

sigh. "See, Mr. Ellsworth? I told you Briony's the best. She wouldn't mind at

and polished. "Bryn really is wonderful. It's a privilege to call her a

Mary's eyes sparkled as she looked at Ferdinand, her smile sweet and hopeful. "See, we're both lucky. So,

Mary, you're teasing me again. Bryn is sending you abroad to help you become your best self. Don't let

again." Briony

have thought Mary and Ferdinand made a

seen the danger lurking beneath his charming surface, directed even

a good partner, a trustworthy husband? Briony doubted

by and watch Mary get

she couldn't say anything directly—not with Ferdinand sitting right there. That would only make

wait," Briony

her tone

on your studies first,

time

his gentle

her head, calmly

my own strengths. Maybe then Mr. Ellsworth will see me differently. What do you

turned to her, his manner as always polite but distant. "You're very confident,

way-chivalrous, but with

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