She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

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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.

question. Instead, he locked eyes with Kristian. "Kristian... you're making

mistake."

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"Getting bold

temper simmered, barely

choosing his words

Kristian was divorcing Freya for Ashley, he was certain Kristian would come to regret

decision.

attend to." Kristian stood abruptly, shooting

a warning look "Pemember

what I told you."

They nodded stiffly.

her, then Trent. "If you're serious about her, be ready to hand over

can have every last penny. It's

into

Felipe and Zander stiffened-Trent's words

Kristian spat, storming out before the suffocating tension

her disapproval evident. "Why did you provoke him like

curved into a faint, knowing smile, his demeanor

than I expected."

against the seat, exhaustion creeping

Trent stated plainly, as if diagnosing

she scoffed. She knew Kristian had been obsessed

their own emotions until it's too late." Trent's eyes glinted with quiet

Trent spoke, so matter-of-fact, made it sound

to remarry him... you'd refuse, wouldn't you?"

answer left her lips without hesitation. "Even if he is jealous-which he's not-it changes

six months to reconsider.

Trent's shoulders

are you heading back to

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