In the end, Briony decided to make the trip to Westenmar.

She told James about her plans.

James was worried about her going alone and insisted on coming with her.

Briony agreed-it felt safer to have someone with her.

That very night, they boarded the Delaney family's private jet bound for Westenmar.

After a long overnight flight, they touched down at ten in the morning, local time.

As they exited the airport, Garry's trusted female assistant was already waiting for them.

She led them to a sleek black town car parked outside.

The drive from the airport to the city center took a full forty minutes.

The car was eerily quiet the entire way.

The closer they got to their destination, the more anxious Briony became.

James noticed the tension in her shoulders and gently rested his hand on her. Briony turned to glance at him.

"Don't worry, Bryn," he said softly, giving her a reassuring smile. "I'm here. We'll bring your son home together."

Briony's nose tingled, and she bit her lip, nodding.

car wound through the gates of Garry's

assistant ushered Briony and James

lounged on the sofa, his long legs crossed, leaning back as he lazily

lips to blow a smoke ring. "You're here! No need to be so

like this-casual

to his antics by now and didn't bother indulging

a glance but remained

Briony asked,

"You must be exhausted after flying all night. At least

vene

got it in. I

pleasantries. His irritation was plain as he snapped, "Garry, cut the act. We're here for Bryn's son. If you're

you won't use an innocent child as leverage. Hand him over,

raised his

are

impatient. Fine, f

two

afar deserve

wishes granted." Cont

to his

head, then turned to the housekeeper nearby. "Bring

the housekeeper hurried

echoed from the

up, holding her

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