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.

stop me?" Ethel

Freya paused meaningfully. "If we divided everything equally after marriage and the media discovered our relationship, they might suggest the Briggs Group depends

Ethel and Hugh fell silent,

select circle knew Kristian had

story, Freya couldn't substantiate claims

Ashley nor spent nights with

could portray it as mere friendship, and without compelling

with Freya claiming only modest assets,

for the Briggs family, it represented

of their wealth.

Ethel acknowledged her rashness. "I

Freya reassured her with a gentle smile, squeezing Ethel's

sparkled with mischief. "What about

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

unfounded," Ethel assured

continued

them, Hugh felt profound contentment

his daughters thrived, he would move mountains for their

I need to discuss something with him. We'll continue our conversation once

Ethel nodded her agreement.

escorted Freya into the hallway, a familiar sense of guilt and uncertainty washing over him whenever

matter requires our discussion?" he

position at the Briggs Group?" Freya

"Your cousin manages the company

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Kristian

Freya requested, her gaze reflecting a complex. tapestry of emotions. "I'd also need comprehensive details about the collaborative project with

expression transformed with surprise, his eyes betraying a surge of hopeful emotion. "Are you genuinely considering a return to the Briggs

position, not any inheritance rights," Freya

course, I'll make the arrangements immediately," Hugh replied, barely containing his enthusiasm. “Beyond the Shaw Group project specifics, do you require

comprehensive list of all upcoming Briggs Group ventures," Freya added, characteristically decisive in her

hadn't factored

assured him he would never hear from

equilibrium, and she now

agreed without

had harbored hopes that she would eventually return to