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Chapter 14 Getting Bold

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"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.

locked eyes with Kristian. "Kristian... you're making

mistake."

heavy silence fell over the

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"Getting bold

simmered, barely

his words

Ashley, he was certain

decision.

have business to attend to." Kristian stood abruptly,

a warning look "Pemember

what I told you."

They nodded stiffly.

passed Freya, his dark gaze flicked to her, then Trent. "If you're serious about her, be ready

miss a beat. "She can have every last

curled into

Zander stiffened-Trent's words were a declaration, not

you two 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 soon they were

her disapproval evident. "Why did

things." Trent's lips curved into a faint, knowing smile, his demeanor

than I expected."

always this way." Freya slumped back against the seat, exhaustion creeping into her voice. "I don't know what's

stated plainly, as

twitched in disbelief. "Don't be absurd," she scoffed. She knew Kristian had been obsessed with Ashley

recognize their own emotions until it's too late." Trent's eyes glinted with quiet amusement. "He'll only realize what he's lost when you're

way Trent spoke, so matter-of-fact, made

you to remarry him... you'd refuse,

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

six months

Trent's shoulders

back to Alerith?" Freya changed

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