She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 61

Chapter 61 Forcing Us Won't Patch Up What's...

"We settled on new terms," Freya stated, her gaze unflinchingly anchored to the laptop screen that displayed the intricate collaboration project between Briggs Group and Shaw Group. "He conceded that an apology wasn' necessary."

Frederick's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "But how does skipping the apology connect with our plan to expose his affair?" he queried, his voice tinged with confusion.

Sighing deeply, Freya replied, "I'm just too tired to keep up the fight, too drained to engage in further arguments."

Originally, Kristian had insisted on an apology, and if she had gone public with everything, it would have appeared warranted. Even if he had instigated the conflict, she could have defended her actions as necessary. However, now that he had withdrawn his demand for an apology, if she still chose to expose his affair, she knew him well enough to predict his reaction. He wouldn't easily let it slide.

Her concern deepened at the thought of his potential anger, which might be the least of her problems. The real Crisk lay in the possibility of their divorce proceedings hitting an impasse, or worse, him seeking revenge.

Considering Kristian's formidable reputation in the business realm, she feared the repercussions of his retaliation could be severe.

"So we're just supposed to accept this quietly?" Frederick asked, his tone laced with indignation on her behalf. "Just treat him like he doesn't matter," Freya suggested, a serene calm settling over her features as she spoke. “There's no need to dwell on it."

Frederick agreed, though his hesitation lingered, conceding to her reasoning.

Before disconnecting, he added with a hint of concern, "By the way, Freya, your sister keeps pestering me about when you'll come back to Alerith. I told her to reach out to you herself, but she seems a bit hesitant." Freya's voice was calm and resolute through the phone. "I'll return after we finalize the divorce on the 31st." "Got it," he replied simply.

With the conversation over, Freya redirected her attention to her work, her mind buzzing with strategies. Once the divorce was settled, she was poised to take on significant projects under Briggs Group, especially those intertwining with Shaw Group's interests.

Her determination was clear: she would carve out a substantial profit.

The days unfolded quietly, a tranquil prelude to the storm that was brewing.

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On a crisp Friday evening, Lionel called Kristian and Freya back home.

Without hesitation, Freya accepted the summons, respecting Lionel's authority and perhaps curious about the purpose behind it.

Upon their arrival at the grand Shaw family estate, the butler welcomed Kristian and Freya with a nod and

guided them through the opulent halls.

This visit felt different, the usually bustling atmosphere was subdued, with

absent. Only Lionel was present, along with

just returned from

called out as he made his way

mirrored his gesture with a

somber note that was unusual for him. The looming shadow of their impending divorce seemed to sap his usual vibrancy.

a seat beside him, intentionally avoiding

casual attire, sported a roguishly handsome expression. A playful smile played on his lips, seemingly unaffected by the tense

he said with

the greeting

been sparse, meeting only a handful of times through

Liam made a few light-hearted attempts to lift the spirits at the table, but Lionel's usual

meal came to a close, Lionel set his fork down with a definitive clink and turned to Freya, his eyes a complex tapestry of emotions, his voice raspy

rest of her words lingered

emotion. "You'll be dearly missed." "You can

reconsider the divorce with Kristian?" His voice grew heavier, laden with a sorrow that seemed to age him in the moment. "If you stay, I promise Kristian will treat you right, and I'll

cut in, his displeasure

back

worthless fool, who couldn't even protect his

her resolve firm. "I don't love him anymore. A

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right," Liam chimed in, his eyes briefly meeting Kristie's where "Guys, the day thank has her dowen't belong

hardened as he glared at team, irritation firing in

unspoken pressure emanating from kim ke stared at Liars, clearly displeseed by the

Freya?" Liam insisted, offering her a knowing back that starty prosent an escape "I have some

agreed, her voice carrying a note of relief, eager to step wwwy from

agreed? His mind raced with suspicion. We the men www d the kind

Freya out for a while," tiam declared, giving Lionel a conspiratorial wine "for e Kristian can

nodded, his

words eluding him as

brow furrowed subtly, a shadow

Considering Lionel's protective nature, it was peculiar for him to simply stand by and watch Liam whisk Freya away, particularly at

Lionel's voice cut through the tension, unexpectedly gentle. Kristian blinked, confusion flickering

being swept away by someone else?" Lionel's tone was earnest, probing deeper into Kristian's shielded heart. "Next Wednesday, the divorce decree will come through, and Freys will be free from you. Then,

perhaps proceeding with the divorce is the right decision. But if there's even a flicker of regret, then maybe you should ove it another thought." Kristian bit