Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 179

Briony offered Stella a gentle smile in response.

With Stella by her side, the heaviness in her chest eased, her mood lightening a little.

“I’m coming too!” James chimed in, his eyes lighting up.

“No, you’re not,” Stewart shot back, his voice cold and expression even colder.

“What? Why not?” James glared at him. “You’re flying private—what’s one more passenger?”

Stewart met his gaze, lips curving into a chilly smirk. “True, it’s not about space. I just don’t see why I should let you on my jet.”

James practically shouted, “You’re doing this on purpose, Stewart!”

“I just think you’re unnecessary,” Stewart retorted, then turned and strode toward the VIP entrance, ignoring James entirely.

James was fuming, venting his frustration at Stewart’s receding back.

Seeing how upset he was, Briony tried to soothe him. “James, honestly, I could use your help here. Someone needs to keep an eye on the studio while I’m gone.”

James’s anger vanished in an instant. “Well, since you put it that way…” He gave a haughty little sniff, acting nonchalant. “I suppose I can do you the favor and watch over things.”

“Thank you.” Briony smiled, then added, “Let me know as soon as you get the results back from the bracelet.”

“Will do.”

James, now in much better spirits, couldn’t resist giving a few last-minute instructions, “If Stewart dares give you any trouble over there, call me right away. My family’s got money too—my dad has a private jet, you know!”

Briony couldn’t help but laugh at his competitive streak. “Relax, I’ll be fine. With Stella with me, nothing’s going to happen.”

Just then, Cedric Clarke walked over, cleared his throat, and addressed James, “Mr. Delaney, don’t worry. I’m going too, and I give you my word: I’ll make sure Ms. Kensington comes back safe and sound.”

James had always had a decent impression of Cedric. “Dr. Clarke, I know you just have questionable taste in friends. I’m counting on you to look after Bryn!”

Cedric chuckled. “Don’t worry. Stewart may act like a guard dog, but he’s not about to do anything illegal.”

James rolled his eyes. “Cheating on your wife is illegal too, you know?”