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 asked,

I possess numerous methods to complicate his life without engaging in financial disputes. Besides..." Freya paused meaningfully. "If we divided everything equally after marriage and the media discovered our relationship, they might suggest the Briggs Group depends

fell silent, contemplating

a select circle knew Kristian

outlets reported the story,

nor spent nights with her, leaving no concrete

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

claiming only modest assets, public

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

of their wealth.

rashness. "I failed

your concern for me," Freya reassured her with a gentle smile, squeezing Ethel's

sparkled with

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

are unfounded," Ethel assured

sisters continued their heartfelt

profound

thrived, he would move mountains for their

something with him. We'll continue our

Ethel nodded her agreement.

into the hallway, a familiar sense of

requires our discussion?"

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

responded, "Your cousin

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arrange for me to join as an investment adviser?" Freya requested, her gaze reflecting a complex. tapestry of emotions. "I'd also need comprehensive

of hopeful emotion. "Are you

only a professional position, not any inheritance

replied, barely containing his

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

today, confronting Kristian hadn't factored

had previously assured him he would never hear

she now felt compelled to challenge

agreed without

had harbored hopes that she would