She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 29

Chapter 29 To Challenge Kristian On Familiar...

Ethel's fury blazed like wildfire. How could Kristian be so utterly exasperating? How could he treat her sister with such cold indifference?

To her, such injustice was simply unbearable. "When you filed for divorce, did you make him walk away with. nothing? Ending a marriage because of another woman constitutes a profound betrayal," she fumed.

Hugh nodded solemnly. "She's absolutely right."

"No," Freya responded, carefully noting their concerned expressions. "We divided our assets fairly."

"How exactly did you split everything?" they inquired simultaneously, their curiosity palpable.

Freya detailed the arrangement.

The settlement mirrored their previous discussion: she would retain the premium sports car, the suburban villa, and 40% of his earnings since their wedding day.

She had anticipated their approval for her adept handling of the situation.

Instead...

"Do you still harbor feelings for him? Ethel's brow furrowed with worry. "Why would you accept such an inadequate settlement?"

Hugh interjected, "The Shaw Group generates profits in the billions annually. Offering you this pittance is simply unconscionable."

Freya exhaled deeply, pinching the bridge of her nose as she contemplated her response.

Indeed, the billions seemed insignificant compared to the Briggs Group's yearly earnings.

"He channeled most funds into investments, and I explicitly stated I wouldn't claim his investment portfolio," Freya explained. "Furthermore, he won't get a share of my assets."

Ethel reached over to feel Freya's forehead, wondering if illness had clouded her judgment.

Freya stared back, bewildered.

"Freya, he committed infidelity! The fault lies entirely with him," Ethel declared, her indign." tension crept into her temples. "Protecting your assets is only right. With his character, he undoubtedly funnel that money to his paramour. You mustn't endure this injustice. I'll contact Trent immediately to teach Kristian a lesson." ounting as

As she spoke, she grasped her phone, ready to make the call.

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Freya swiftly intervened.

me?" Ethel

has already been submitted. I possess numerous methods to complicate his life without engaging in financial disputes. Besides..." Freya paused meaningfully. "If

fell silent, contemplating this

circle knew Kristian had divorced Freya

story,

been intimate with Ashley nor spent nights with her, leaving no concrete evidence of

of Kristian with Ashley emerged, they could portray it as mere friendship, and without compelling proof, public opinion

modest assets,

might seem astronomical to other companies, but for the Briggs family,

of their wealth.

acknowledged her rashness. "I failed to consider

necessary. I understand your concern for me," Freya reassured her with

eyes sparkled with mischief. "What about

her sister might become disillusioned with matrimony, "but I hope you won't dismiss the institution entirely. Should you meet

unfounded,"

sisters continued their heartfelt

felt profound contentment wash over

he would move

something with him. We'll

Ethel nodded her agreement.

a familiar sense of

our discussion?" he inquired

currently holds the president position at

"Your cousin manages the

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gaze reflecting a complex. tapestry of emotions. "I'd also need comprehensive

surge of hopeful emotion. "Are you genuinely considering

professional position, not any inheritance rights," Freya

containing his enthusiasm. “Beyond the

comprehensive list of all upcoming Briggs

Kristian hadn't factored into

previously assured him he would never

had disturbed her equilibrium, and she

Hugh agreed without

harbored hopes that she would eventually return to assume leadership of the