NovelGoldChapter 427 James fixed his gaze on Ferdinand and asked, "What exactly is your relationship with Mr. Seven?" He could see the suspicion in James's eyes as plain as day.
Ferdinand offered a calm, gentle smile. "The important figure who broughtto Northborough as a doctor recently-that's Mr. Seven." James frowned. "Mr. Seven's not well?" "Right. It's not cancer, but over the years he let his health slide, so he's got all kinds of chronic issues." James's frown deepened. "So what do you think of him as a person?" Ferdinand hesitated, then countered, "Mr. Delaney, do you find Mr. Seven untrustworthy?" James was caught off guard. "Not exactly. It's just that Dr. Clarke mentioned something about Mr. Seven in Astara the other day." "My relationship with Mr. Seven is strictly professional. I don't know much about his private affairs." Ferdinand paused, then added, "But I have heard he values talent, and apparently he doesn't have much family-most of the money he makes goes straight into charity work." That much was true: Mr. Seven had an eye for talent.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn fact, it was Briony's painting that had caught his attention in the first place; that was why his people had reached out with a business card.
James felt his doubts ease, rubbing his brow as if physically dispelling the tension.
Just then, his phone rang-Cedric Clarke.
James answered, "Dr. Clarke." "How's Briony?" "She's got a minor lung infection. She'll need to stay in the hospital for observation, but she's going to be fine." Cedric let out a weary sigh. "I'm glad to hear it." James didn't feel relieved at all.
"Dr. Clarke, Stewart took Bryn against her will during the divorce proceedings. That's kidnapping, plain and simple. I've already called the police-what Stewart's done is a crime!" "I know he's gone too far this time. But there's more to this than you know. Stewart-he actually-" "Dr. Clarke, if you keep defending Stewart, then the next twe see each other, let's just pretend we're strangers. I always thought you had a good head on your shoulders, but after what Stewart's done, I can't believe you're still making excuses for him." Cedric was silent for a moment. "I'm sorry. I know it's too late to say anything now, but there's something you need to pass on to Briony: Stewart promised her he'd go through with the divorce, and he will. He's just not out of intensive care yet. The earliest he could be discharged is Tuesday."
James scoffed coldly. "You expectto believe that? If he's so sick he needs intensive care, how did he manage to kidnap Bryn and run off to the coast?" "Briony stabbed Stewart." James froze.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt took him a long moment to blink, still refusing to believe it. "Don't be ridiculous. Bryn would never-" "It's true," Cedric said, his tone grave.
"She stabbed him square in the
spleen. By the the got to the hospital, he'd lost so much blood he blood he went into shock. They had to remove his spleen. But the knife had been left in too long, and now he's fighting a severe infection. He's in bad shape." James fell silent.
If Stewart died, then Briony...
Suddenly, James realized just how serious things were.
"Mr. Delaney, I know what you're worried about. But you can rest assured-no matter what happens to Stewart Ms. Kensington won't be е held responsible. This will remain a secret, forever. That's what Stewart wants, too."
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