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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.

ignoring the question. Instead, he locked eyes with

mistake."

silence fell over the

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14 Getting Bold With The Flattery,

"Getting bold with the flattery,

temper simmered, barely

rubbed his temple, choosing his words

Ashley, he was certain Kristian would

decision.

to attend to." Kristian

a warning look "Pemember

what I told you."

They nodded stiffly.

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

every last

into fists at

Felipe and Zander stiffened-Trent's words

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

glance, her disapproval

me to say those things." Trent's lips curved into a faint, knowing smile, his demeanor effortlessly commanding. "Though I admit, the rift between you

than I expected."

back against the seat, exhaustion creeping into her voice. "I

as if diagnosing a simple

She knew Kristian had been

late." Trent's eyes glinted with quiet amusement. "He'll only realize what he's

Trent spoke,

begged you to remarry him... you'd

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

six months to reconsider.

shoulders relaxed

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