She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 127

Chapter 127 I Have The Authority To Oversee It

Vivien's temper flared once again.

She ground her teeth in frustration, firing back with all the conviction she could muster, "Who told you my mom and Mr. Briggs didn't get their marriage certificate?"

"He did," Freya responded simply, her words hanging in the air like a sharp slap.

It felt as though Vivien's face had been slapped with a cold, stinging truth. Her cheeks burned in embarrassment. What was the connection between this woman and Hugh? How did she even know about that?

"They got married ages ago," Vivien blurted out, lying with all the assurance of someone trying to sell a broken clock as the latest model.

"Even if they did," Freya replied coolly, her voice unwavering, "without my permission, you wouldn't be able to join Briggs Group. Not even its subsidiaries."

"Who do you think you are to say that?" Vivien's heart skipped a beat. Freya's calm and collected demeanor sent a shiver of doubt through her. A strange unease gnawed at her.

"Because I'm the investment advisor at Briggs Group," Freya said flatly, delivering a quiet blow. "Hiring employees is part of Briggs Group's investments, and I have the authority to oversee it."

Vivien seethed, her frustration bubbling up to the point where she felt she might explode.

Freya, unfazed by the seething glare aimed at her, turned and walked away, leaving Vivien to simmer in her own frustration as she made her way toward Alan.

Just as Freya neared the president's office, she spotted Alan leaning casually against the corridor corner.

He spread his arms wide, a playful grin spreading across his face. "Come here. Let me give you a hug. Don't cry."

Freya was momentarily speechless. She walked past him, heading straight into the office, muttering, "Why did you think I was crying?"

Clearly, it was Vivien who was on the verge of tears, not her.

"Enough," Alan said, catching up with her, entering the office right behind her. "You don't have to put on an act in front of me. Think I don't know you're bothered by Uncle Hugh's relationship?"

"Whoever he chose to be with has nothing to do with me," Freya replied coldly, her voice as sharp as a blade.

had built around herself, and while he didn't push, he understood. Everyone had their

If they see Vivien Garza's name on any

they should

Freya instructed, her tone firm and final. "If the chairman asks, just

a knowing smile, his eyes

him a puzzled look. "Why are you laughing?" she asked, raising an

him as 'the chairman'," he teased, flicking her forehead gently. "You

with him."

didn't answer. She knew Hugh had been good to her and Ethel, but he had

something Freya couldn't forgive him

Group recently?" she asked, swiftly changing the

we have," Alan replied, focusing on the business at hand. "There's an Al robotics project under negotiation. Do you

Freya said, her

her assistant, knew about her brief marriage and divorce from Kristian. Alan

after scanning them, Freya nodded, taking the

Group had gone well, the fact that it was

He knew Freya had

had been waiting for her downstairs for over

soon as Freya stepped out of the

building for her but couldn't

Alan.

just left," Alan replied

you ask her to stay

favorite dishes, hoping to catch her before

be more cautious about who

that Freya

Group, she joined Melvin in the car. He had been waiting for her patiently for over two

restaurant, where Melvin had already made a reservation, knowing exactly

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to be too extravagant but