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.

to

"I'll fetch you something to eat. Once you're feeling better,

Ethel's

blush spreading across her

the hospital, instructing Frederick to watch over

the street outside, Freya's mind circled back to her sister's

bear to reveal Hugh's

image of

embodied a superhero figure for Sheila,

wanted her sister's lifelong happiness

should remain exclusively between herself and

food for Sheila when her

illuminated the

swiped to

your family

serious," Freya assured

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evening," Kristian stated directly, his voice resonating with depth

knitted

voice flowing pleasantly through the phone.

Group."

silent, thinking Kristian had become a genuine

his eyes gradually darkened. "Didn't you claim your father to be the Briggs Group's

going," Freya

alert will appear on digital billboards outside every major mall in Alerith. Whoever locates you

pressed his advantage. "I believe numerous individuals will eagerly

felt compelled to emphasize

it was a joke will be verified tomorrow," Kristian replied, no longer

Ashley in Jeucwell might discover

stated with absolute

Freya questioned, skepticism

"Yes," Kristian affirmed simply.

sighed. “Then you fundamentally misunderstand women. If you neglect to contact her for a month, promise 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

her concerns. "She differs from you. Gerard has explained our arrangement to her, and she

responded with a hollow "oh," her tone deliberately devoid

other matters, Ashley might maintain her

their hospital encounter,

Kristian's wife The more one cherished something, the more anxiety surrounded its potential

...nensely.

had divorced, what circumstances prevailed, and

Freya.

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me for dinner tomorrow evening." Kristian stated directly,

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

brows knitted

voice flowing pleasantly through the

chairman of the

Group."

fell silent, thinking Kristian had become a

which displayed Freya's previous email. As he absorbed its contents, his

not going." Freya refused with

determined to test her

on digital

will receive a million."