An hour later, Briony and James stepped out of the tea house and climbed into their car. The white Range Rover pulled away from the curb, blending into the soft hum of the city.

Meanwhile, on the second floor of the tea house, behind the closed doors of a tastefully modern private room, an elderly gentleman entered. Dressed in a dark suit, the man everyone had called "Mr. Seven" rose to his feet and bowed respectfully.

"Father Hoffman, the contract's been signed. As you instructed, Ms. Kensington has the largest share."

Father Hoffman took the contract, scanning it briefly. "Did Ms. Kensington make any specific requests?"

"She didn't ask for much—just that her identity as a shareholder remain confidential. Oh, and she wants to bring on a female celebrity."

"Who?"

"Rosita."

Father Hoffman pulled out his phone and dialed. As soon as the call connected,

he relayed Briony's conditions to the person on the other end.

A deep male voice replied, "Whatever she wants, give it to her."

"Understood."

away and looked at Mr. Seven. "From now on, Ms. Kensington calls the shots at this company. Whatever she asks,

"Yes, sir. I

later, Rosita terminated her contract with her former agency and signed on with a new entertainment company-one of the

Rosita had once been the top star at her old firm, but after a four-year hiatus, all the prime roles had gone to

around. Within days, Bill had secured several commercial endorsements

just a week, Rosita felt the

she wired two million

receive the money. She paid her medical bills, started her treatment,

recovery was going; Lauren sounded much brighter, almost back to her gentle,

Rosita only

loud, her tone

getting better

If you hear any rumors these days, don't

health comes first,

was off. "Rosita,

don't worry about

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