She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 15

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Freya and Kristian's gazes locked, crackling with a palpable tension that seemed to thicken the very air between

them.

Disdain was etched deeply on their features, a silent testament to the rift that had grown between them.

Without a word, Freya turned, her every step radiating a frosty determination as she ascended the stairs.

"Stop!" Kristian's voice rang out, halting yet resonant, as he called after her retreating figure.

Without acknowledging him, Freya pressed on, her steps never faltering.

With determined strides, Kristian intercepted her at the bottom of the staircase, planting himself firmly in her path. He towered over her, his face a mask of the usual detached indifference. "Can we talk?" he asked, his

voice low and steady.

"Fine," Freya conceded curtly, her tone laced with reluctance.

They moved towards the living room, where Kristian casually flicked the remote control aside.

Freya's eyes followed the motion briefly but she said nothing, instead gracefully reaching for her cup to pour herself some water. The liquid cascaded with a gentle tinkle, breaking the silence. After a slow, measured sip, she settled onto the sofa, cup cradled in her hands. "Fine, get to the point. What do you want to talk about?"

Kristian's gaze was unyielding, piercing as he queried, "What's your relationship with Trent Seymour?"

Her response came quick and frank. "Friends."

"And when did this friendship begin?" Kristian pressed on, his tone probing. Unperturbed, Freya responded, "We've known each other since we were kids."

A chill seemed to pass through Kristian's eyes then, turning them frostier as he countered skeptically, "Trent's family background has always had him in elite circles since he was young. How could you have possibly known

him back then?"

Freya remained silent, the weight of her secret identity forming an invisible barrier between her and Kristian.

He studied her closely, his voice laced with a stern warning. "Don't even think about getting too close to him," he warned. "He's not as innocent as he looks."

"I'm merely friends with him," Freya asserted firmly, her voice steady and clear. “I have no intention pursuing anything beyond that. Don't project your assumptions onto me. Showing basic respect is fundamentai in human interactions."

Kristian's expression grew more intense, his eyes narrowing slightly.

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With the conversation taking a turn, Freya seized the opportunity to turn the tables. "Speaking of which, when exactly did you meet Ashley Bradley?" she questioned, her tone equally inquisitive.

fell into a troubled silence, his

on, "She's not as innocent as she

Kristian's voice rose in anger, a flash of frustration crossing his

leaned back against the plush cushions of the sofa,

frustration evident. "It's unfair and

severe and filled with a final warning. "I'll say this one last time-if you want a

snatched her phone from the table and

always babbling about Ashley-Ashley this, Ashley that. If he was so damn obsessed with that woman, why the hell did he rush into marrying her?

Freya, a storm of frustration brewing in his chest. He

this space, especially in

window, a temporary balm to her frayed nerves. With a deep, steadying breath, she picked up her phone again and dialed with practiced ease. "Hello, is this Spotless Housekeeping? I need a cleaning service for my house-just a thorough dusting. I'll be moving in tomorrow. Thank you; I'll send

the address and code for her luxury duplex

purchased it with the idea of having a place

place had been renovated, but she'd

next day, she intended to settle there, avoiding the constant frustration

into Kristian.

to Kristian, Freya was orchestrating her escape. Meanwhile, he

some thought, it hit him-he didn't know a damn

name.

files and making discreet inquiries, Gerard found himself with little more than what was already listed on

on edge as he picked up the

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voice tinged with

and direct. "Did you

notes before him as he

pause on the other end of the line as Kristian processed this.

throat, Gerard read with a hesitant voice, "Freya Briggs, female." His heart raced as

Kristian's reaction.

was thick, punctuated only by Kristian's deepening

demanded.

his nervousness palpable as he pushed his glasses up his nose

fixed on the glowing screen displaying

Trent's.

voice was sharp with frustration.

on this, and yet, I've come

passport offers," Gerard explained, his tone laced with

may, why are we looking

intensely?"

with impatience as

hint of defensiveness, "I already did. This is

a thorough investigation."

you entirely certain you were thorough?" Kristian pressed,