She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 7

Chapter 7 An Ex's Tears

Can Melt Even The Colde.....

Freya tossed the remote aside, her expression unreadable. "That's not true," she declared, her tone flat.

Kristian furrowed his brow, clearly confused.

"When you're so eager to marry Ashley, you'd probably pay a fortune just to see me gone," Freya continued, her voice firm and unwavering.

Kristian's expression hardened, a chill spreading through his demeanor.

It was a new feeling for him, this sensation of being cornered. Freya had crossed a line no one else dared to.

"Are you implying that I'm powerless against you?" he questioned, his voice low and dangerous.

"Of course not," Freya retorted.

She nonchalantly flipped through channels, finding another reality show, and spoke with earnest conviction.

"You have plenty of options at your disposal. You could cut off my funds, confine my movements, or even exile

me to some godforsaken place."

Kristian listened, stunned by how absurd she was being-and somehow, that absurdity drained the heat from

his anger.

How had someone who could provoke him so effortlessly also been so tender and supportive for two whole

years?

"If you resort to those tactics, though," Freya pointed out with a shrewd smile, "Ashley would never be anything more than a hidden affair. Surely, you wouldn't let her be dragged through rumors and whispers, right?"

Though Kristian was revered as a titan of industry, his reputation teetered on the brink of disaster once whispers of his unfaithfulness and allegations of a mistress began to circulate, setting the stage for public

ridicule and condemnation.

Ashley, shielded by his influence, would find herself under the oppressive gaze of judgment whenever she

ventured out to shop or attend social gatherings.

Determined to protect his beloved from such indignities, Kristian must be resolute.

"What would it take for you to accompany me to the family gathering?" he demanded, aiming to steer away

from their earlier contentious discussion.

"Sever all ties with Ashley Bradley immediately," Freya commanded, her finger hovering over the pause button of the remote as the show halted. "Once we're officially divorced, you can love her freely."

Kristian's rejection was swift and firm. "No."

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"Oh?" Freya raised an eyebrow, taken aback.

Confusion clouded Kristian's features.

Unfazed, she went on, "There's a one-month waiting period before the divorce papers are filed. Who's to say what twists might unfold in that time?"

living room was charged with tension, a silent witness to the crumbli facade of

resumed the TV show, where the light-hearted banter

actor, engaged in a lively discussion

you. If you were married and your supposed 'one true love' from the past came back into your life, what would you do? Would you go back to her or stay committed

answered, "I'd stay with my wife, of course!" "Choosing past love

the group.

Zander with a curious tilt of his head. "Mr.

as smooth as silk, "I'm not one to dwell on the past." He leaned back, his gaze thoughtful. "Life is a journey forward. Clinging

fell silent for a moment, contemplating his words, before the discussion picked up again. "That's quite deep," one

a wry smile playing on his lips, "I remember a friend who ditched his current girlfriend for his first love.

they say online that an ex's tears can melt even the coldest heart? There's a bit of truth in that," someone else added, sparking

laughter faded, the television show played on, weaving its drama

intensifying as he

had a nagging suspicion that she was using the show's

voice a mix of resignation

to face him,

deep breath, steeling himself. "I can agree to your terms for the divorce," he a reluctantly. "But before we cut all ties, I need to look into her car

ed

her indifference

anything with Ashley during this period, please have Gerard

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7 An Ex's Tears Can Melt Even

handling things his way, but the thought of his family's

be told, she wanted

dealing with him. "Pick me up

a hint of

their arrangement settled, Freya grabbed the remote, shut off

up

close-knit hearts now adrift in

Freya's door clicked shut, a wave of loss crashed over Kristian, leaving him with

of

brow deeply, and his hand moved to adjust his tie,

fingers looking strikingly

and alluring-a

closed door twice before

to his

mystery surrounding Ashley's car accident still

and then drifted into a

the insistent ringing of her

noticed Frederick's name flashing on the caller

of sleep and answered with

Freya!" Frederick's voice came, bubbling with boyish enthusiasm and

the phone slightly away from her ear, waiting for him to continue. After a brief pause

she queried, "What's

on his way over to see you,"

a hint

brow creased in

Seymour," Frederick

he coming?" Freya pressed, her

been sent by your father to manage your divorce proceedings with Kristian Shaw," Frederick explained,

temples, her frustration

to her

Freya's voice wavered slightly, revealing

helplessness.

eleven tonight," Frederick replied, his tone

probe