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.

inability to demonstrate the thoughtfulness that came so naturally to

Kristian to remain eternally single than burden Freya with his

of the day, Lionel abandoned his matchmaking efforts

refused to spoil her experience. Consequently, Kristian

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

their game concluded,

another round, he carefully stored the chess pieces with Freya's help, clearly treasuring the set she had gifted

each piece with remarkable

to assist, Lionel swatted it away

requires your attention." Lionel dismissed him with a wave. "Don't intrude upon

parted slightly as he reminded them, "I'll need

biting retort but ultimately

securing the chess set, "Freya, has your

paused briefly, offering the truth

share lunch together?" Lionel suggested hopefully. "We failed to observe proper formalities when you married. Now that your father has arrived, we should at

us this evening." Freya declined graciously. "He's

response, Lionel gracefully

me to introduce you to some acquaintances. You're all

conversation."

declined such an offer.

her social circle.

today celebrated Lionel's birthday, and

refusal would border

conceded with

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brightened, as though merely

efforts to serve

anticipated this development. He had expected Freya

unaware that Lionel's "introduction to friends" constituted another

her with Kristian, never considering

the back would seem inappropriately formal under the circumstances. However, Lionel specifically summoned her to join him in the rear seating area, Thirty minutes later, they arrived at

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

and Freya exited the vehicle

Freya forward while Kristian

the establishment, Lionel enthusiastically presented Freya to his longtime associates. Her unexpected presence immediately kindled their

this young lady be?"

expression,

announcement bewildered the assembled

arched a single eyebrow in silent