The streets were bustling. At just past seven, it was the peak of the city's evening rush hour. The black Bentley moved slowly through the traffic. Soft music played inside the car, but even though Briony was off the clock, she had already taken three work-related calls in less than ten minutes.
As she hung up the third call, Stewart glanced at her. "Is business at Starlight Entertainment booming lately?"
"We invested in a documentary film being shot on a snow-capped mountain. It's in the preparation stage, so there are a lot of details to confirm," Briony said, rubbing the back of her neck. "The previous script couldn't get approval, so today I finally found a decent screenwriter."
Stewart’s eyebrows rose slightly. "The one who just added you on that messaging app?"
"Mhm," Briony confirmed. When she mentioned Nell, a hint of admiration crept into her eyes. "His story structure and plot design are very clever. I heard he started out writing online fiction, which makes his skill quite rare."
Stewart’s lips thinned, and his grip on the steering wheel tightened. "You seem to think very highly of him."
"He's hardworking and has a natural talent," Briony said, oblivious to Stewart's mood. She was just happy he was taking an interest in her work, giving them a rare topic to discuss, and wanted to chat more.
"Bryn."
Briony looked at him. "What's wrong?"
"Are you really going to praise another man right in front of me?"
Briony was confused. "?"
They had just stopped at a red light. Stewart reached over and took her hand, his Adam's apple bobbing. "Can't you smell that sour scent in the air?"
Briony was silent.
"My jealousy is overflowing."
She was at a loss for words.
"So, to make it up to me, let's go on a date tonight."
Briony finally couldn't hold back a laugh. "Stewart, if you want to go on a date, you can just say so. You don't need such a long preamble."

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Briony has experienced too much misery, unhappiness and abuse all at hands of males. Why can't she and her children be happy and peaceful without the interference of a man....
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