Chapter 136

Chapter 136 Kristian Visited Hugh

"She enjoys nothing more than a good book or a nap," Melvin chimed in once again, his voice calm and composed. "Oh—and she's also quite fond of sparring."

"That's splendid," Chaz commended bluntly.

At that moment, one thought echoed in his mind: Freya wasn't just easy on the eyes and skilled at her work- she carried a spirit that was rare and admirable. Exactly the kind of woman who checked all his boxes.

Just as he opened his mouth to speak again, his phone buzzed. He intended to brush it off, but the moment he saw Gerard's name flash on the screen, he offered an apologetic smile and answered, "Hello, Todd*

"We're out having dinner with the investment advisor from Briggs Group. The collaboration has just been finalized.*

"Yes."

"Right now?"

"Understood. I'll be there immediately."

Chaz's face grew increasingly serious as the call continued.

Once the call ended, despite wanting to continue dining with Freya, he couldn't ignore his company president's orders. “Ms. Briggs, I'm sorry, but our company president has arrived earlier than expected, and I need to return to the company."

Turning to his colleague, he added, "Richie, stay here with Ms. Briggs and make sure she has a good meal."

"The president's arrived?" Richie asked, surprised.

"Yes, just got in."

"But Gerard Todd mentioned they wouldn't be here until later in the afternoon, didn't he?"

"I'm not sure what changed, but I have to return now." And with that, Chaz left in haste

Freya, however, couldn't help furrowing her brows when she heard the name Gerard during the call. The company president you mentioned is..."

"Our big boss-Kristian Shaw," Chaz replied with complete transparency. "He'll be stationed long-term at our

branch office."

Freya's thoughts twisted into a knot. What could Kristian possibly be up to?

"I'll take my leave now. Let's catch up again sometime," Chaz said with a smile before quickly vanishing down

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the street.

Kristian was in Alerith, a

the change. "Ms.

Let's eat first,"

both parties departed, and

the successful collaboration and favorable terms, couldn't help but

beside him quietly, her

Alan asked, sensing her

a faint frown. The news of Kristian working in Alerith still unsettled her. "I won't be

Alan blinked in confusion.

asked, genuinely

explained, her tone initially serious, then tinged with playful sarcasm.

toward her, eyes narrowing. Freya shifted under his scrutiny, slightly

a point!" Alan suddenly agreed with mock gravity.

taken aback. Was

Shaw-he's got the looks and lineage to match you," Alan continued in all seriousness, "but the man's colder than a mountain breeze.

warmer soul, Alan might've pushed the

sense of relief

of matches, when are you getting married? You're about to hit 25," Alan's

was caught

on! Say something! What's with that

be in a rush? Ask me

"You cheeky little rascal!"

now that the collaboration's done, I'm off. I've got work

minute!" Alan called

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turned back, her usual composure

you secretly in love and hiding the guy from us?" Alan's

blinked, completely thrown. Where had

that guy who dropped you home when

military boots, black coat... ridiculously

shift, finally. Was he referring to her captain? "How do

her captain had insisted on seeing her home. It was nearly three in the morning when they arrived, and everyone in the house

"So, it was him?"

He's just one of my superiors," Freya answered quickly, not wanting to fan any flames. Still, she

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