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 asked,

Freya paused meaningfully. "If

Hugh fell

select circle knew Kristian had divorced Freya

outlets reported the story,

nor spent nights

if photographs of Kristian with Ashley emerged, they could portray it as

Freya claiming only modest

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

of their wealth.

acknowledged her rashness. "I

apology necessary. I understand your concern for me," Freya reassured her with a gentle smile, squeezing Ethel's hand affectionately. "I've

with mischief. "What about

I hope you won't dismiss the institution entirely. Should you meet

worries are unfounded,"

sisters continued their

profound

long as his daughters thrived, he

to discuss something with him. We'll continue

Ethel nodded her agreement.

of guilt and uncertainty washing over

requires our discussion?" he inquired

position at the Briggs

"Your cousin manages the

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

a surge of hopeful emotion. "Are you genuinely

seeking only a professional position, not

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

of all upcoming Briggs Group ventures," Freya added, characteristically

today, confronting Kristian hadn't factored into her

had previously assured him he would never hear

his recent remarks had disturbed her equilibrium, and she

Hugh agreed

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