Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 157

Carl led them down the hall to the door of Stewart’s office and knocked.

“Come in.”

A deep male voice rumbled from inside.

Carl opened the door and stepped in. “Mr. Wentworth, Ms. Kensington and Mr. Delaney are here.”

At his words, Stewart, who had been standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, turned around. His sharp eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced indifferently at James, but his gaze quickly settled on Briony.

“This is a private matter,” Stewart said coolly. “Let any outsiders wait outside.”

Briony frowned. “Mr. Delaney isn’t an outsider.”

“Not an outsider?” Stewart gave a cold, mocking laugh. “What, has he already been given a special status with you?”

Briony couldn’t be bothered to argue. She turned to James. “Wait for me outside.”

James shot Stewart a glare, then looked at Briony. “Don’t worry, I’ll be right outside. If he gives you any trouble, just call out—I’ll come right in!”

Briony couldn’t help smiling at him, touched by his protectiveness.

Stewart took in this softer side of her, and his eyes narrowed further, darkening.

Briony stepped into the office. Carl closed the door behind her.

James really did plant himself just outside and refused to budge.

Carl invited him to the lounge to wait, but James stood there like a sentry, his face set in stone. “I’m not going anywhere. I’m staying right here! Who knows what your crazy boss might try to pull on Bryn?”

Carl looked a bit embarrassed and adjusted his glasses, but said nothing more, simply stepping aside to wait quietly.

Inside the office.