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Chapter 71 Celebrating

Their Impending Return...

Kristian's phone lit up with a message while he drove.

Upon reading it, his expression darkened as he pressed the accelerator, speeding toward a suburban villa.

When he arrived, Felipe and Zander were immersed in a mobile game, while Liam darted about restlessly.

Only Freya and Trent sat together, engaged in conversation.

Though nothing about their distance or dialogue seemed unusual, the mere sight of them together disturbed Kristian deeply, stirring an urge to separate them.

"Finally decided to grace us with your presence," Liam teased, setting a wine bottle on the table and tugging Kristian forward, "We've been stuck waiting for over half an hour."

Kristian remained frosty as Liam pulled him down to sit.

With his arrival, all six were now present.

Telipe glanced toward Trent, fidgeting with his phone as he questioned Liam, "There's nothing special about today. Why gather everyone here? And why include Trent Seymour?"

"Who said today isn't special?" Liam announced abruptly.

Everyone turned toward him, bewilderment etched across their faces.

After filling each glass with wine, Liam remarked with calculated casualness, "In four days, my brother and his wife finalize their divorce. We're celebrating their impending return to singlehood."

Zander compressed his lips, averting his eyes.

Felipe cleared his throat softly,

Liam, characteristically brazen, showed no hesitation.

"That certainly warrants celebration," Trent interjected, clearly relishing the drama as he raised his glass first.

Seeing his provocation succeed, Liam lifted his glass with a satisfied smile. "Freya, let's toast."

Freya didn't faiter, raising her glass promptly.

"What's holding you back, Kristian?" Liam prodded, nudging his arm. "Haven't you been craving this divorce for ages? Or perhaps you've had a change of heart?"

Kristian fized him with a penetrating stare, sharp enough to cut glass.

had weathered that glacial gaze

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radiated from Kristian as he observed Freya and Trent's glasses hovering near each other, almost touching. In a sudden surge of spite, he thrust his glass against theirs with a jarring

reverberated throughout the

knowing glances, both reaching the same conclusion:

why stand there like statues?" Liam asked, wanting

later

pair cleared their throats awkwardly, reluctantly lifting their

Felipe merely sipped, setting down his

followed suit with minimal

Trent emptied their

couldn't help but notice both Freya and

eagerly anticipating

grew heavy with

his decision to attend. Had he known Liam's supposedly casual gathering revolved around this topic, he would have declined the

you're perpetually single and have never maintained a romantic relationship?" Liam feentinued stirring

his characteristic poise as he replied, "That's

thoughts on

glare. "I've heard you two share a close friendship. She's on

Any intention of

on her wishes,"

to one

climax of his orchestrated drama.

answered with calculated

lips curved into a mischievous smile as he inquired playfully, "And

complete scumbag Freya

actions and this intention

suppress his

had to admit that

enjoy your meal? Kristian fixed Liam with a disapproving

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"Food exists for savoring, not for silencing conversation. Can't you understand such a simple truth? How did

found himself

to his next planned activity. He was determined to go all out for his brother's

"I'm game," Felipe conceded.

nodded in agreement. "Fine

their

he could evade Kristian's intimidating stare. Liam had previously tempted him with an irresistible offer. Had Felipe known Truth or Dare would be introduced in such