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

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

Hugh fell

circle knew Kristian

the story, Freya couldn't substantiate claims

hadn't been intimate with Ashley nor spent nights with her, leaving no concrete evidence of

emerged, they could portray it

modest assets, public reaction would remain

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

of their wealth.

rashness. "I failed to

me," Freya reassured her with a gentle smile, squeezing Ethel's hand affectionately. "I've moved

eyes sparkled with

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

worries are unfounded," Ethel assured

sisters continued their

Hugh felt profound contentment

he would move mountains for their

with him. We'll continue our conversation once

Ethel nodded her agreement.

a familiar sense of guilt and uncertainty

matter requires our

currently holds the president position at the Briggs Group?" Freya questioned

responded, "Your cousin

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Freya requested, her gaze reflecting a complex.

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

professional position, not any inheritance rights," Freya clarified

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

Briggs

hadn't factored

had previously assured him he would never hear

disturbed her equilibrium, and she now felt compelled

Hugh agreed

harbored hopes that she would eventually return to assume