She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 28

Chapter 28 Not All Men Are F-boys Like You

"Shouldn't you feel that way?" Kristian grimaced in agony, his reply frosty as he struggled to maintain

composure.

"You're utterly delusional." Freya's anger was palpable, her voice laced with frustration as she shot back. "Why. should I feel lesser and distressed by your blunders? Without Ashley Bradley, I would only thrive."

"Just try and see." With a venomous tone, Kristian's anger boiled over, his words cutting deeply. "See if anyone else, apart from me, would offer you so much in a divorce. You really should know your place. I acknowledge your skill, yet the world teems with skilled individuals. In business, interests reign supreme. They'll safeguard their wealth by prenuptial agreements, and if you part ways, you'll be left with nothing."

After striking him, a wave of calm washed over Freya. "Got it all out?"

"You are not Ethel; the Briggs family is no safety net for you," Kristian sneered.

"My memory is just fine," Freya snapped back, her tone stern. "I'm not looking to marry for a divorce payout."

Kristian's face softened momentarily, caught off guard.

Unyielding, Freya continued, "It doesn't matter to me if he secures his wealth before we wed. I seek a partner who genuinely loves me, values our life together, and aspires to foster a loving home. Just because that's how you live doesn't mean everyone else does." The last flicker of warmth in her heart died out completely then. "Not all men are f-boys like you."

Without pausing for his reaction or a reply, she turned on her heel and strode away.

Kristian remained rooted to the spot for what felt like an eternity, stunned and haunted by her departing

words.

She had spoken of her longing for someone who truly loved and valued her. Abruptly, a tide of disquiet overwhelmed him, as if something precious had slipped through his fingers, possibly forever.

"Sir, are you alright?" Gerard's voice broke through the silence, hesitant and laced with concern.

The confrontation with Freya had been intense; she had even struck his boss. The pain was more than physical.

Silently, Kristian slid into his car, slumped back into the seat, and shut his eyes.

The air inside the car grew thick with tension...

With no destination given, Gerard simply let the car drift through the streets.

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After a stretch of time, Kristian's eyes flickered open, veiled in a deep, unsettling darkness.

He murmured, "Gerard."

"I'm listening."

right?" Kristian inquired, his voice

words teetering on the brink of agreement.

increasingly frosty. Trying to rationalize her actions to himself, he added, "Her intentions seem noble on the surface, but deep

like that, not at all." "She must be quite persuasive to have even swayed you," Kristian remarked, his tone sharp, his skepticism about

Gerard explained, "Under the law here, assets acquired during the marriage are considered joint property. It's perfectly normal for

the fact that even

claim to her assets," Kristian

your decision."

chilled the air

want to hear." Bracing himself, Gerard continued, determined to offer a different perspective, "The truth

destitute."

accusation. "Since when

maintained a fixed gaze on the road,

was mounting by

that moment, Gerard's

twisted around slightly and said,

with a scowl, his mood soured further. "Haven't you figured out that I'm

to return the call later, and focused

way back

the window in the hospital room, anxiously awaiting her return. Despite the strains in their relationship, as a father, he felt compelled to protect

thirty minutes, Ethel could no longer keep her peace and turned to Hugh. "We

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when she gets back.

like this."

"Agreed." Hugh nodded solemnly.

deeper into their conversation when the hospital

no hint of the fury that had flared

"Mina."

"Mina."

same time, their voices overlapping in a brief

expressions. With a soft click, she shut the door behind her and inquired, "What seems to

for divorce with Kristian Shaw?" Ethel blurted out, stepping in before her father could muster the courage to ask. Her tone carried a mix

planned to keep the real reasons hidden, but the earnest worry etched on their

each other in perfect unison, a silent testament to

slowly, her voice steady. "It's just another way of saying it just didn't work out. He was the one

Ethel's voice rose, tinged with

arched

insane, or just plain stupid?" Ethel, puzzled and concerned, voiced her disbelief.