Ferdinand.

After half a year apart, he seemed different.

There was still that gentle charm about him, but now it carried a hint of a

businessman's edge.

Briony met his gaze, feeling as though she were looking at someone from another life.

She'd watched the replay of that press conference Ferdinand held six months ago. What surprised her most was that, at the critical moment, Ferdinand had stepped forward to speak up for Stewart, clearing his name.

By blood, they were brothers. Yet because of Fred's selfishness, the two ended up on opposite sides.

Still, Ferdinand's public defense had at least put an end to the rumors that Stewart was some illegitimate stray.

Now, seeing him again, Briony's feelings were tangled and complicated.

"It's been a long time," Briony said softly, looking at him. "Where have you been all this time? Romy has been trying to find you."

"We haven't seen each other in half a year, and the first thing you do is talk to me about someone else?" Ferdinand let out a quiet laugh. "Bryn, after everything, you should know how I feel about you."

Briony's brows knitted in surprise.

his feelings for her six months

you love the children, and I knew you wouldn't want their father's name dragged through the mud. That's why I did it. Bryn, everything I've done has been for you

pressed her lips together, studying

sincere-maybe a little desperate. Like he was

the same time, she couldn't just dismiss everything

had to go on. And having another friend was always better than making

on behalf of the children, thank you," Briony said, her tone

resigned smile. "So that's it, Bryn? There's

moving forward.

you." Briony's reply

"I

life I

Mr. Ellsworth. I

"This life you treasure... there's no Stewart in it.

about to answer

who's this?" Maynard sized Ferdinand up.

feet and offering a handshake. "CEO of

Maynard, I hope we'll have a chance to work

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