Chapter 26

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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.

had never cowered before anyone; others always feared him

his expression hardened as he contemplated how to assert

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Kristian.

all, he needed to confront the man who had

opened the door and announced with professional crispness, "Mr. Briggs, Mr. Kristian Shaw from Shaw Group

him in,"

The secretary promptly escorted

in a hospital room marked a first for both Hugh and

entered with Freya at his side, greeted Hugh, and throughout, scrutinized the reactions

and Ethel.

observed

Ethel regarded Freya with complete indifference, as though she

for Ethel's

with Hugh.

latest venture. Which specific project catches

momentarily. She sensed a shift in her father's presence. What escaped her notice was Hugh's underlying displeasure with

her along without proper introduction suggested to Hugh that Kristian disregarded her daughter

grievance cast a cold edge over

several Al projects. Which one specifically?" Hugh countered swiftly, his eyes locked on Kristian.

venture shows promise, but we've already secured a partnership

come

briefly, his lips curving into a knowing smile. "I wonder, Mr. Briggs,

you implying?" Hugh responded with practiced ease. Ethel glanced

deliberate, explained, "Recently in Jeucwell, I encountered someone cl daughter.

g your

certainty. Hugh maintained his poise, responding with a touch

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