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

remain eternally single than burden Freya with his

day, Lionel abandoned

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

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

concluded, Lionel beamed

suggesting another round, he carefully stored the chess pieces with Freya's help, clearly treasuring

piece

a hand to assist, Lionel swatted it

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

lips parted slightly as he reminded them, "I'll need to transport you

a biting retort but

the chess set, "Freya, has your father also traveled

offering the

to observe proper formalities when you married. Now that your

evening." Freya declined graciously.

Lionel

idea illuminated his expression. "Then allow me to introduce you to some

conversation."

circumstances, Freya would have declined such an offer.

her social circle.

today celebrated Lionel's birthday, and she had already

refusal would border on

conceded with

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proceed!" Lionel's demeanor instantly brightened, as though merely sharing Freya's company could sustain his

extraordinary efforts to serve as his

this development. He had expected Freya to decline,

that she remained entirely unaware that Lionel's "introduction to friends" constituted another matchmaking

directed toward reuniting her with Kristian, never considering

formal under the circumstances. However, Lionel specifically summoned her to join him

casual attire, the hotel's moderate occupancy proved fortunate- otherwise, his appearance would have

Freya exited the

strides, Lionel guided Freya forward while Kristian followed

his longtime associates. Her unexpected presence immediately

this young lady be?" someone

solemn expression, Lionel quipped,

announcement bewildered the

arched a single eyebrow in