NovelGoldChapter 455 "I love it," little Machirped, his voice brimming with excitement. "I have Mommy and Daddy, and Ms. Riley, little Nina, Mr. Delaney, Ms. Carol, my teachers at preschool, and cookies... I love all of them!" As Briony listened, a sense of ease slowly settled in her heart.
That afternoon, Attorney Hughes called to ask about proceeding with the lawsuit.
Briony told him she'd decided to drop it for now.
She realized things were good as they were-she and Stewart led separate lives, but they co-parented the kids together.
This way, the children could still have both parents' love and presence.
Life, after all, has to keep moving forward.
A week later, the students welcomed summer break.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe animation stuBriony had invested in released its first original feature film in theaters.
The box office numbers were fantastic.
Within just a week, the film beca huge hit! Traditional folk elements woven into the story generated a lot of buzz and discussion.
Briony had contributed to the film's creation; she personally illustrated those folk motifs.
For those credits, she used the n"Leilani." It had becher pseudonym in the industry.
The moment "Leilani" appeared in the credits, it immediately set off a fresh wave of conversation online.
By the third week of the movie's release, ticket sales were still exceeding expectations.
This success gave the company a solid foundation and a boost of confidence.
Novalith Industries, as the stuwas called, suddenly beca household name. The company's CEO, Joe, called Briony to share the good news and suggested throwing a celebration party.
Everyone at the company was young and full of drive; after such an achievement, their enthusiasm was through the roof.
As the company's behind-the-scenes owner, Briony didn't have the heart to dampen their spirits.
She agreed to Joe's proposal for a celebration.
Joe insisted Briony attend in person.
Normally, she would have refused-she was never one for the spotlight.
But then she thought of her two kids, and suddenly changed her mind.
James was surprised when he heard she was going to the party as Novalith Industries' big boss.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"What's gotten into you all of a sudden?" Briony replied, "I'll keep the Leilani pseudonym under wraps for now, but it's tto slowly build up my reputation as a strong, independent woman." James frowned, puzzled. "Why go out of your way for that kind of image?" She smiled faintly. "Kids grow up. Since Stewart and I are co-parenting, I can't let there be too big a gap between us financially." James's eyes lit up with
understanding. "Ah, I get it! You don't want Stewart to steal the show as the perfect dad you're worried that when the kids are older, they think their mom can't measure up?"
Briony shook her head. "It's not exactly that. I just don't want anyone telling my children someday, See, your mom isn't as good as your dad. That's why he left her.' Or anything along those lines." She hesitated, then added, "Maybe part ofis just tired of always being the passive one with Stewart. Maybe I'm afraid of repeating the smistakes from the past..." After a moment, she pressed her lips together and said, "Little Nina's a girl. I want to be a good role model for her."
James sighed. "Mothers really are fierce when it comes to their kids. I always wondered why someone as ve laid-back as you would suddenly want to step into the spotlight. Turns out, it's all for your children-and it's not easy for an introvert like you!" Briony couldn't help but smile wryly.
Novalith Industries' celebration was held at the grand ballroom of Cloudcrest City's most luxurious hotel.
All company staff were invited, along with friends of both Briony and Joe.
That evening, Briony arrived with James at her side.
She wore a black evening gown-off-the-shoulder, mermaid silhouette, simple and elegant. Her long hair was swept up, revealing her graceful neck and delicate features, cool yet strikingly beautiful.
She took James's arm and walked into the ballroom, instantly capturing everyone's attention.
James, tall and striking in his tailored suit, stood out as well-nearly six-foot-three, with sharp features and an air of quiet confidence.
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