Chapter 26
Chapter 26 Improvisation
 
At a crossroads, Gerard chose the right path, while Kristian deliberately veered in the wrong direction.
 
He watched, curious about Freya's next move.
 
But Freya didn't waste a moment contemplating her choice. Whether consciously
 
or not, between Kristian and Gerard, she would instinctively follow Gerard.
 
This lesson had been ingrained in her by Kristian himself.
 
Gerard glimpsed his boss heading astray and paused to call out, "Sir, Miss Briggs's room lies this way-you've
 
taken a wrong turn."
 
Kristian pivoted back toward them.
 
The trio resumed their journey together.
 
Kristian's eyes settled on Freya, who maintained perfect composure. "How did you know which way was
 
correct?"
 
"It's always right to follow Gerard's lead," Freya answered, dissolving his suspicions with those simple words.
 
Both men lapsed into silence.
 
Gerard fidgeted inwardly, genuinely worried about potential misinterpretations of his relationship with Freya. He'd accompanied her shopping, arranged her meals, and served as her chauffeur whenever she ventured out. What if his boss began to suspect something more? The thought truly unsettled him!
 
Kristian sighed with frustration, yet noting Freya's ordinary demeanor, he hastened his steps toward Ethel's hospital room.
 
He was merely testing Freya; business matters could be delegated later.
 
Meanwhile, Hugh smoothed his attire and asked Ethel to verify his appearance before inquiring, "Do I project authority?"
 
"Absolutely," Ethel responded.
 
"You mean it?" he pressed.
 
She nodded firmly. "Without question!"
 
"Enough to intimidate Kristian?" he ventured further.
 
"That's difficult to predict..." she replied candidly.
 
 never cowered before
 
 truth, and his expression hardened as he contemplated how to assert dominance
 
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 all, he needed to confront the man who had hurt
 
 his mind, his secretary opened the door and announced with
 
 him in,"
 
 promptly
 
 a hospital room marked
 
 Freya at his side, greeted Hugh,
 
and Ethel.
 
 he observed
 
 complete indifference,
 
 and offering well-wishes for Ethel's recovery, Kristian 'broached
 
with Hugh.
 
 Which specific project catches your attention?" Hugh inquired with
 
 father's presence. What escaped her notice
 
 suggested to Hugh that Kristian disregarded
 
 a cold
 
 Al projects. Which one
 
 promise, but we've already secured
 
 come with
 
 his lips curving into a knowing smile. "I wonder, Mr. Briggs,
 
 Hugh responded with practiced
 
 Jeucwell, I encountered someone cl daughter. I wondered if
 
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