Briony answered the phone when Ferdinand called.

They arranged to meet at a café downstairs from her studio.

Ever since Briony learned about Ferdinand's connection to Stewart, she'd grown noticeably more distant with him.

And Ferdinand, of course, had picked up on it.

They chose a table by the window.

Outside, traffic streamed past in a constant blur; inside, soft music drifted through the air.

A server brought their drinks.

Briony had ordered a black coffee-no milk, no sugar-the textbook choice for a much-needed pick-me-up.

Ferdinand, ever the health-conscious doctor, opted for a glass of lemon water.

He couldn't hide his mild surprise when he saw her with the coffee.

throat, his voice gentle. "Coffee isn't exactly good for you, you know. You might want to cut back

calm and reserved. "Mr. Ellsworth,

at her, his heart

now that he could feel

my place." Ferdinand's eyes searched hers, his tone soft. "Stewart's probably heard

eyes stayed cool, her face

The Wentworths'

thought you deserved to know first." Ferdinand managed a bitter smile. "After all, Mario is a

lose the Wentworth power." Briony's tone was icy. "That way, Mario could finally come back to me. Frankly, that would be for

"It's not just me going

That made Briony pause.

is, I never wanted to fight for the inheritance. Bryn, it's because of you. Because of Mario.

eyes at him. "What

took a breath. "It goes back to

them,

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