Ferdinand gently patted the little girl's head, his voice warm. "You're welcome."

Then he turned to Briony. "Could we talk for a moment?"

Before Briony could answer, James slid over with a grin.

"Come on, Mr. Ellsworth, that's not fair. We're all friends here--what could you possibly have to say to Bryn that we can't hear?"

Ferdinand's gaze settled on James. "Sorry. It's a private matter."

James glanced at Briony for confirmation.

She pressed her lips together, letting out a quiet sigh. Looking at James, she said, "Why don't you take Little Nina upstairs? Crystal should be home soon, ask her to help Nina with a bath."

The mood had clearly shifted.

James looked annoyed but knew better than to push at a time like this. He scooped up Little Nina and headed inside.

and Ferdinand remained in the

eyes landed on

froze mid-movement as

he was

water for you. I'll leave you to your conversation-I should get back to

garden pavilion and sat down at the tea table, looking across at Ferdinand. "Please,

over and took

the table was whistling

the tea. She looked Ferdinand straight in the

he knew it was his own deliberate

things had reached a point where he had no other

Wentworth Group's shareholder meeting is the day after

said, his tone grave. "Bryn, your vote

cool. "Ferdinand, we've known each other for four years.

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