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Chapter 14 Getting Bold

With The Flattery, Aren't...

"It seems you and Freya share a close bond," Felipe remarked, his curiosity piqued. He studied Trent's expression, probing for unspoken truths.

"We've known each other for years," Trent replied smoothly. "Our bond has always been strong

Felipe leaned toward Kristian, his voice a hushed whisper. "They're clearly just friends. If there were anything more between them, wouldn't it have happened by now? Why wait?"

"Shut up," Kristian muttered, his chest tightening with an emotion he refused to

name.

Freya wasn't one to suffer slights quietly-she made sure those who crossed her regretted it.

Her gaze settled on Zander, calm and deliberate. "Mr. Loftus, I've always admired your integrity. You strike me as the kind of man who'd make an excellent husband."

The room froze, confusion flickering across every face. No one could follow her sudden shift in tone.

"Where's this coming from?" Zander asked, his eyes darting to Kristian, whose expression had darkened.

"I saw you on that dating show," Freya said, her voice laced with quiet

amusement. "Your perspective on love and commitment was... refreshingly principled."

Zander blinked, utterly lost.

"What did he say?" Felipe interjected, leaning forward.

Freya's smile was razor-thin. "They posed a hypothetical-what if your idealized first love returned after marriage? Would you leave your spouse for them? His answer was the only one that made sense."

Felipe's gaze snapped to Kristian. The unspoken parallel hung in the air.

Zander stiffened as realization struck.

As for that hypothetical, his response had been scathing: only a selfish fool would abandon their vows for a, ghost of the past.

Now, with Kristian leaving Freya for Ashley, the irony was unbearable.

"Well? What'd you say?" Felipe nudged him impatiently.

Instead, he locked eyes

mistake."

heavy silence fell over

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Bold With The Flattery,

bold with the flattery, aren't

temper simmered, barely

his temple, choosing his words carefully. Back then, he'd spoken

for Ashley, he was certain Kristian would come to regret

decision.

Kristian stood abruptly, shooting Felipe

a warning look "Pemember

what I told you."

They nodded stiffly.

his dark gaze flicked to her, then Trent. "If you're serious about her, be ready to hand over your fortune. She's got expensive

miss a beat. "She can have every last

curled into

words

dive into that relationship quickly-it should be quite the adventure!" Kristian spat, storming out before the suffocating tension choked him completely. Trent followed Freya out, and

him a sidelong glance, her disapproval evident. "Why did you provoke

me to assist you-he instructed me to say those things." Trent's lips curved into a faint,

than I expected."

Freya slumped back against the seat, exhaustion

Trent stated plainly, as if diagnosing

knew Kristian had been obsessed with Ashley for years. The

too late." Trent's eyes glinted with quiet

way Trent spoke, so

he begged you to remarry him... you'd refuse, wouldn't you?" Trent asked, watching

her lips without hesitation. "Even if he is jealous-which

six months

Trent's shoulders

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