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Chapter 140 He Would Never Betray Freya

"Could you clarify that a bit more? I honestly have no idea what you're saying right now." Frederick spoke up, his forehead creased, clearly not understa

understanding.

Kristian, caught off-guard, hesitated, the words seeming to stick in his throat.

Gerard disguised his chuckle with a forced cough, trying not to let it slip.

He silently offered an apology, feeling a twinge of guilt. He hadn't meant to laugh- it just burst out before he could stop it.

Breaking the tense silence, Kristian's voice cut through the air, each syllable deliberate and heavy with intent. "I need to know everything about Freya. Name your price," he declared, dropping any facade of casual inquiry.

Frederick's eyes widened momentarily in realization, then narrowed as he leaned in slightly, a mix of intrigue and disbelief coloring his tone. "Are you suggesting I spy for you?" he inquired.

"You could certainly put it that way," Kristian stated bluntly, his gaze unwavering.

**No way,” Frederick exclaimed almost instinctively, his hands spreading in a gesture of refusal. "If I were to do that, it wouldn't just be Freya who'd never forgive me-our common friends would see it as a betrayal as well." His thoughts turned to Freya, her kindness and loyalty vivid in his mind. How could he betray her? He would never do that.

"If you reconsider, I'm prepared to offer ten million dollars," Kristian declared, eyes locked on Frederick with quiet determination.

Frederick shook his head firmly, not a trace of hesitation in his voice. "This isn't about money. I'm Freya's friend-and friends don't sell each other out like that."

Kristian leaned in slightly, his expression unreadable. "I'm not asking you to betray her. I just want to understand her better."

Frederick's brows pulled together, his tone turning serious. "But she doesn't want you to understand her. She doesn't even like you. To her, whatever this is-it feels like you're invading her space." He spoke with an unshakable earnestness, the kind that only came from someone young and fiercely loyal. "Being chased around by someone you can't stand? That's not flattering-it's exhausting."

Kristian's eyes flashed with a hint of frostiness, his expression hardening.

From the sidelines, Gerard discreetly flashed Frederick a supportive thumbs-up, admiring his courage. It was a rare sight to see someone push back against Kristian's intimidating presence so boldly.

"And why did you believe she can't stand me?" Kristian asked, his voice sharp as a blade, cutting through the

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Chapter 140 He Would Never Betray Freya

tense air.

"She's blocked all means of contacting her. Isn't that message clear enough?" Frederick's heart raced with nervousness, but his belief in Freya's support gave him the courage to carry on. "Freya rarely cuts people off. If she's gone to that extent with you, it clearly means she wants nothing to do with you."

Kristian's eyes narrowed, a storm brewing behind them. "She's already unblocked me."

Frederick paused, momentarily thrown off.

to gather his thoughts, he responded with calculated indifference, "That simply means you're now insignificant to her. She doesn't

hit Kristian like a sucker

expression devoid of emotion, her voice icy as she declared it

was severing ties, wanting nothing more to do with him. "Fifty

no hint of temptation. "I've already said-it's not about

Freya," Frederick reiterated,

said, his

by the astronomical sum; instead, he viewed Kristian's escalating offers as a child's

posture rigid, signaling the end of the discussion. "Whether it's one billion, ten billion, or a hundred

certain?" Kristian

"Absolutely," Frederick affirmed, resolute.

tell Freya it was you who slipped me her home address," Kristian said evenly, still seated, his gaze piercing. "How

resolve faltered at

was no longer the cheerful, carefree companion always seen by Freya's side. A shadow

going to do anything. She knows exactly the kind of man I am. Even

them had never wavered in their faith in one another. Their bond

messed around, but when it really mattered, they had each

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affection for Freya is genuine, you

foolish in matters of the heart. "If you can't manage that, then at least stop dragging her into your mess and causing her

Kristian,

challenge in his voice.

a friend of Freya's," Frederick answered

pressed into a thin line. Deep down, he knew he couldn't just walk away from Freya-not until he resolved the

Aurmo

of the strains between you and Freya. How can you profess to care for her if you

sank in, igniting a flicker

Freya were in a room with your family and tragedy

I know exactly the kind of person Freya is-I trust her with my

air thick between them, the

deep, unreadable look, then stood and exited without another word,

stride through the door, he exhaled deeply, feeling the clammy sweat

that Kristian exuded was just too overwhelming

had raced wildly, his nerves

not just

Frederick quickly tapped out a message

think you owe me

by Kristian

Freya was anxiously awaiting a

him, he was swamped and had merely

she queried, "What did he want from you, exactly?" Fred's reply came swiftly, tinged with a mix of jest and seriousness. "He wanted me to spy on you, to feed him information. He even dangled a billion as bait. I turned it down, for your sake, of course. Don't you think you owe me a little compensation? Maybe just a small token, say, half a billion?" Freya raised an eyebrow and

Freya was someone he held in high regard, someone he truly

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