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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.

unintimidated, had weathered that glacial gaze

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almost touching. In a sudden surge of spite, he thrust his

reverberated

glances, both reaching the same conclusion: Liam

why stand there like statues?" Liam

his later schemes. "This is a milestone in my

throats awkwardly, reluctantly lifting their glasses

raised their glasses and drank. Felipe merely sipped,

Zander followed suit

Freya, and Trent emptied their

he couldn't help but notice both Freya

if eagerly anticipating the

grew heavy with

Liam's supposedly casual gathering

was merely sharing in the frigid tension between estranged spouses. "Seymour, I heard you're perpetually single and have never maintained a romantic relationship?"

maintained his characteristic poise as he

thoughts on

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

becoming available. Any

depends on her wishes,"

to one carefully measured

his orchestrated drama. "Freya, what's

Freya answered with

curved into a mischievous smile as he inquired playfully,

complete scumbag Freya declared

aware of his actions and this intention

couldn't suppress his startled

had to admit that Freya

shut up and enjoy your meal? Kristian fixed Liam with a disapproving stare, his words Bripping with sy

Their Impending

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

himself momentarily

suggested, advancing to his next planned activity. He was determined to go all out for

"I'm game," Felipe conceded.

nodded in agreement. "Fine

swept methodically across them, analyzing their unexpected compliance.

eyes downcast. As long as he avoided looking up, 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 circumstances,