She Took The House The Car And My Heart
Chapter 42
Chapter 42
Chapter 42 Do You Perceive Me As Easily Manipulated
Ashley fished her phone from beneath the pillow, her eyes fixed on the number that had remained silent for nearly a month. Her pulse quickened as a shiver crawled down her spine.
Though her finger lingered over the hang-up button, the thought of potential repercussions compelled her to. answer with evident anxiety.
"Hello..." Her voice quavered in the stillness.
"Why did it take you so long to answer?" The voice, though gentle, made her breath hitch in her throat.
Ashley trembled visibly, her words colliding with one another. "I was in the bathroom and didn't hear it."
"How are things progressing?" the man inquired.
"They have thirteen days remaining in their waiting period before the divorce becomes final," Ashley explained. "After that, they'll receive the divorce decree."
"Are you certain Kristian will marry you after his divorce?" The man spoke unhurriedly, almost pleasantly, yet his tone instilled an involuntary dread within her.
"Yes, I'm certain." Ashley gulped audibly, beads of perspiration glistening on her forehead. "He's already informed his family. Once he obtains the divorce decree, he'll marry me."
"Alright," the man responded, displaying no interest in extending the conversation. "Remember to adhere to the plan after your marriage. Should you harbor any ulterior motives, you understand the consequences."
Ashley's heart fluttered anxiously as another chill raced down her spine.
Just as he prepared to disconnect, a realization struck her, and she summoned the courage to interject, "Wait
a second!"
Silence stretched across the line.
Her phone-clutching hand grew slick with cold perspiration. "Was it you who orchestrated the car accident and arranged for someone to assault me?" She bit her lip, her heart pounding against her ribcage.
The man neither confirmed nor denied the accusation, simply stating, "I prefer to handle matters personally." Ashley's mind emptied completely, her curled fingers scarcely able to maintain their grip on the device.
After the call terminated, her phone slipped from her grasp, and her strength evaporated, leaving her collapsed
on the sofa.
It wasn't him, nor was it Freya. Then who could it possibly be?
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15:43
She remained motionless for thirty full minutes before recovering her composure. Suddenly remembering something crucial, she retrieved her phone and erased the call record between them.
thought consuming her consciousness. Kristian
Never!
contemplated Ashley's words, set aside his tasks, and departed to locate
his characteristic smile illuminating his features. "Sir,
the desk,"
and must be signed immediately,"
Kristian halted mid-stride.
and his thin lips parted with evident annoyance. "If they
silent. He was merely fulfilling his duties
from this experience,"
figure emerged from the shadows, approaching Gerard with curiosity. "Gerard, what
inquirer and recounted Kristian's
of onlookers registered
he truly
he experiencing conflict with his
believe they're proceeding
attention pivoted
mentioned divorce clasped her hand over her
maintain an excellent relationship," Gerard replied. Though outwardly composed, their conjecture startled him internally. "And I must
affairs."
Freya's impending divorce, the entire office would learn of it by tomorrow's
they exercised discretion regarding professional matters,
all others.
a silent sigh before returning
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the company headquarters to Freya's apartment consumed
the time he arrived at her doorstep, the clock
door's rhythmic knocking, she approached it, mentally prepared to dismiss Ashley should she
more.
surprise,
antipathy toward both him and
Kristian stated, attempting to
with her knuckles. "Did you fail to observe the
door?"
surveyed the surroundings, noting
"What words?" he inquired.
Freya's crimson lips articulated
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