She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 180

Chapter 180 Don't You Wish To Exact Some Wel...

"Make your move," Kristian murmured, his voice barely audible yet perfectly composed.

Lionel shot him a withering glare. The man had absolutely no sense of timing!

He consistently failed to recognize opportune moments-no wonder his romantic life remained barren.

Kristian interpreted the look and wisely retreated. He noticed the butler hovering nearby, reluctant to interrupt their game, so he rose and approached him.

Upon learning the refreshments were prepared, Kristian slipped away to the kitchen, returning moments later with an assortment of colorful juices which he distributed carefully beside each player.

"Juice," he announced simply.

"Thank you, Mr. Shaw," Freya replied with deliberate formality, addressing him as though they were complete strangers.

Lionel positioned another chess piece on the board and, observing the palpable tension between the two, couldn't resist admonishing Kristian. "Couldn't you manage a few additional words?"

Kristian stood speechless, words failing him entirely.

"Kristian specially prepared these juices when he heard you were visiting," Lionel continued, eagerly playing matchmaker as he addressed Freya, hoping to dissolve the awkwardness between them. "Sample them and tell us which you prefer. He can prepare more for you afterward."

Freya hesitated, her eyes drifting over the tempting array of beverages before she firmly stated, "No need for such trouble. Water will suffice."

"How can you possibly settle for mere water? This rascal wronged you previously. Now's your perfect opportunity to make demands of him," Lionel declared bluntly. "Don't you wish to exact some well-deserved revenge?"

For the first time, Freya found herself needing to concentrate intensely on her next chess move.

She recognized Lionel's well-intentioned meddling, and precisely because she understood his motives, she couldn't simply acquiesce.

"That's not important," she responded, deliberately changing course.

Her expression grew earnest as she added, "Today celebrates your birthday. Your happiness takes precedence over everything else."

Hearing this, Lionel's disapproval of Kristian deepened considerably.

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Previously, he'd deemed Kristian unworthy of Freya out of protective anger, but now he felt absolute certainty

in this assessment.

when paired with an inability to demonstrate the

remain eternally single than

of the day, Lionel abandoned his matchmaking efforts

celebrate his birthday, and he refused to spoil her experience. Consequently,

immersed themselves in conversation and chess, treating him as though he'd

game concluded, Lionel beamed

carefully stored the chess pieces with Freya's help, clearly treasuring

each piece with remarkable

extended a hand to assist, Lionel swatted it away immediately, concerned he might damage Freya's precious

requires your attention." Lionel dismissed him with a wave. "Don't intrude upon Freya's and my time

as he reminded them, "I'll need

retort but

securing the chess set, "Freya, has your father

the

failed to observe proper formalities when you married. Now that your

evening." Freya declined graciously.

her response, Lionel

Kristian momentarily, and a fresh idea illuminated his expression. "Then allow me to introduce you to some acquaintances. You're all of similar age-surely you'll

conversation."

declined such an offer. She harbored little interest in

her social circle.

Lionel's birthday, and she

proposals. Another refusal would

she conceded with

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though merely sharing Freya's company could sustain

no extraordinary efforts

He had expected Freya to decline, given her well-known aversion to

remained entirely unaware

efforts were exclusively directed toward reuniting her with Kristian,

the circumstances.

proved fortunate- otherwise, his appearance would have attracted

exited the vehicle

guided Freya forward while Kristian followed at

establishment, Lionel enthusiastically presented Freya to his longtime associates.

young lady

expression, Lionel quipped, "My granddaughter,

announcement bewildered

a single eyebrow