She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 24

Chapter 24 To Dispel Kristian's Suspicions

"What's the matter?" Ethel's voice carried a note of concern as she caught the subtle shift in her sister's

expression.

"Nothing. Get some rest," Freya replied, her eyes darkening as she rose with her phone clutched in hand. "1. need to make a call outside."

Ethel nodded.

Freya strode into the corridor and dialed Hugh's number.

Hugh answered promptly, "Hello, Mina."

"When did he extend the invitation?" Freya asked directly, cutting through any pleasantries.

"Just moments ago," Hugh answered with unusual candor. "A manager from his branch office contacted my secretary, explaining that Kristian has taken significant interest in the Briggs Group's latest project and wishes

to meet."

Freya contemplated this information silently. Her instincts warned her that beneath the surface, something more complex was unfolding.

"Is declining an option?" she inquired.

“Not realistically,” Hugh explained from his business perspective. “A refusal might trigger Kristian's suspicions." "When is this meeting scheduled?" Freya asked.

"The manager proposed tomorrow, though it depends on my availability," Hugh informed her.

"If genuine cooperation is the topic, proceed normally," Freya strategized quickly. "Should he inquire whether you know me or have daughters beyond Sheila, simply deny it."

Hugh paused, the phone heavy in his hand.

The thought crossed his mind that she might be seizing this opportunity to sever their father-daughter connection permanently.

After careful consideration, he ventured, "Doesn't that seem rather severe?"

"What's severe about it?" Freya responded coolly, her tone detached. "Until the divorce finalizes, I prefer to keep my identity concealed, and I want to avoid complications in the proceedings."

The mention of divorce stirred conflicting emotions within Hugh.

After weighing his options, he conceded.

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They discussed additional details before Hugh asked, "Can you enlighten me about the situation between you two?"

"I'll explain later," Freya replied dismissively, effectively ending their conversation before returning to the ward.

Noticing Freya's expression upon her return, Ethel immediately sensed

something, her eyes twinkling with curiosity as she tentatively asked, "Did you call Dad?"

"Yes," Freya admitted without hesitation.

"He's missed you terribly these past two years," Ethel offered, attempting to mediate. "He constantly worries about your wellbeing away from home." Freya remained silent.

Seeing another message from Hugh appear, she moved her fingers across the screen to respond.

"Mina," Ethel began, her emotions complicated. "Would you tell me what happened between you and Dad?"

Throughout the past two years, she had repeatedly questioned her father about this.

Each time, Hugh skillfully deflected, inquiring about her studies or graduation plans, expertly avoiding her

uestions.

yearned to understand

fetch you something to eat. Once you're feeling better, let your boyfriend know you're

mention, Ethel's thoughts immediately

a delicate blush spreading across

departed from the hospital, instructing

mind circled back to

to reveal Hugh's

would shatter her sister's idealized image of

Hugh had embodied a superhero figure for

wanted her sister's lifelong happiness

should remain

wearily, about to purchase food for Sheila when her

illuminated the

to

is your family

serious," Freya assured

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Kristian stated directly, his voice resonating with depth and confidence, "Send me your address, and

brows knitted together.

through the phone. "With the chairman

Group."

fell silent, thinking Kristian had

the computer screen before him, which displayed Freya's previous email. As he absorbed its contents, his eyes gradually darkened. "Didn't you claim your father

not going," Freya refused with

determined to test her true identity, "the day after tomorrow, your missing person alert will appear on digital billboards outside every major mall in Alerith.

pressed his advantage. "I believe numerous

proceedings?" Freya felt compelled to emphasize this point. "I have no interest in socializing with your circle. My previous claims were

will be verified tomorrow," Kristian replied, no longer concealing his

concerned that Ashley in Jeucwell might discover us together in Alerith and dissolve into tears at

won't," Kristian stated

Freya questioned, skepticism evident in her

"Yes," Kristian affirmed simply.

to divorce me yet attend a dinner engagement with me, she'll inevitably wonder whether your affections have waned or if you've developed feelings

Gerard has explained our arrangement

responded with a hollow "oh," her

Ashley

encounter,

one cherished something, the more anxiety surrounded

...nensely.

likely investigating whether they had divorced, what circumstances prevailed,

Freya.

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dinner tomorrow evening." Kristian stated directly,

and confidence. "Send me your address, and I'll have Gerard collect

brows knitted together.

his voice flowing pleasantly

chairman of the

Group."

thinking Kristian had become a genuine

hotel room chair, studying the computer screen before him, which displayed Freya's previous email. As he absorbed its contents, his eyes gradually darkened. "Didn't you claim your father to be the

going." Freya refused with unwavering

you don't attend," Kristian countered, determined

digital billboards

will receive a million."