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

The divorce agreement has already been submitted. 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

Ethel and Hugh fell

circle knew Kristian had divorced Freya

media outlets reported the story, Freya couldn't

nights with her, leaving

photographs of Kristian with Ashley emerged, they could portray it as mere friendship, and without compelling

Freya claiming only modest assets, public

other companies, but for the Briggs family, it represented

of their wealth.

rashness. "I failed

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

eyes sparkled with mischief. "What

marriage ended poorly," Freya admitted, concerned her sister might become disillusioned with matrimony, "but I hope you won't dismiss the institution entirely. Should you meet someone worthy, please don't

worries are unfounded," Ethel

sisters continued their heartfelt

them, Hugh felt profound contentment wash

daughters thrived, he would move mountains for their

need to discuss something with him. We'll

Ethel nodded her agreement.

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

requires our discussion?" he

at the Briggs Group?" Freya

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gaze reflecting a complex. tapestry of emotions. "I'd also need comprehensive

hopeful emotion. "Are you genuinely

seeking only a professional position, not

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

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

hadn't factored

previously assured him he would never hear

disturbed her equilibrium, and she now felt compelled to

agreed without

years, he had harbored hopes that she would