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

possess numerous methods to complicate his life without engaging in financial disputes. Besides..." Freya paused meaningfully. "If we divided everything

Hugh fell silent,

select circle knew Kristian had divorced Freya

outlets reported the story, Freya couldn't

hadn't been intimate with Ashley nor spent nights with

it as mere friendship, and without compelling proof,

Freya claiming only modest assets, public reaction

astronomical to other companies, but for the Briggs family, it represented merely

of their wealth.

her rashness. "I failed

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

with mischief.

disillusioned with matrimony, "but I hope you won't dismiss

are unfounded," Ethel assured

continued their

profound contentment wash

daughters thrived, he would move mountains

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

Ethel nodded her agreement.

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

what matter requires our discussion?" he

the president position at the Briggs Group?" Freya

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

surge of hopeful emotion. "Are you genuinely considering a

professional position, not

arrangements immediately," Hugh replied, barely containing his enthusiasm. “Beyond the Shaw Group project specifics,

appreciate a comprehensive list of all upcoming Briggs Group ventures,"

Kristian hadn't

he would never hear

disturbed her equilibrium, and she now felt

agreed

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