She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 18

Chapter 18 She's Moving

Out

"Drive," Kristian ordered, his tone steady but carrying an authority that left no room for argument.

Gerard turned the ignition and guided the car out of the villa's driveway, his grip tightening slightly on the wheel.

Something in his gut warned him that if this divorce went through, Kristian would live to regret it.

More than that, he couldn't shake the suspicion that Freya wasn't just some ordinary woman. If she were, digging up details about her education or workplace would've been effortless.

Yet last night, his searches had come up empty.

That was unbelievable.

"Mrs. Shaw," Gerard ventured, eyes fixed on the road, "are you sure you won't reconsider? My boss is quite the

catch-handsome, wealthy. Walking away might be a decision you'll regret."

Even with Kristian's temper looming over him, Gerard had never shied away from speaking his mind-first

about the marriage, now about the divorce.

Freya's gaze flicked to the back of his head. "No amount of charm or money changes the fact that he's a jerk."

A beat of silence settled in the car. Even Kristian had no retort.

Gerard tried again, shifting tactics, "Sir, what about you? Any second thoughts?"

Kristian's glare could've sliced steel.

Undeterred, Gerard pressed on, “Miss Bradley is your past, but your wife is your present. Trading the present for the past isn't just reckless-it's stupid."

"Just focus on the road." Kristian's tone left no room for debate.

Gerard exhaled but couldn't resist one last jab. "Fine. Then don't expect me to help you win her back later."

The temperature in the car plummeted.

Kristian mused darkly, thinking that perhaps giving Gerard too light a workload had made him forget his place."

The courthouse loomed ahead as they pulled in at 8:50.

Gerard had handled the arrangements, ushering the couple inside to file the paperwork.

Watching them fill out the forms, he adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and fired off a message to Kristian's brother. "Sir, your brother and his wife are divorcing."

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was instant. "What?

"Ashley Bradley is

his wife

Gerard hesitated. "Yes."

"Bold move."

had no response

had it easy ever since his first heartbreak. Maybe his

for a second before locking his phone. Why had he even bothered telling him?" Clearly, persuading Kristian was the last thing his brother

Gerard was about to check on the couple, his

almost lazy. "I forgot to

for a second before replying, "Aside from investment

car, and a villa on

voice responded, followed by a click as the

Were these two really

the paperwork and

period. If they still wanted to proceed after a month, they could return for the

a change of heart, they could

they left

Everything had gone smoothly.

to say something. In

tongue. A month

Plenty of room

they arrived at the villa, Gerard realized just how serious Freya

moving truck stood in the driveway. Even Kristian paused at

his boss's rare moment of hesitation, turned to Freya. "Did you call the

Freya gave a curt nod before stepping

movers, negotiating with them to wait

belongings.

over a year, her belongings were sparse-just two suitcases and a handful of

thickened. Gerard cleared his throat. "Sir, you're really not

jaw tightened.

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door," Gerard said carefully, "she's not coming back." Years of loyalty compelled him to speak plainly, even if

place," Kristian

to Freya-composed, efficient, utterly unshaken. Something sharp twisted in

could dissect the feeling, he shoved the car door open

her.

advance, explained to them,

for the wait."

of

headed toward the house-only to find Kristian standing

path.

flat, but his

"Obviously."

"Why now?"

"Why not

days." He crossed his arms, the