She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 194

Chapter 194 Can You Really

Protect Me

Kristian felt a dull, unbearable weight settle in his chest, the kind that sank deeper with every breath.

He didn't utter another word and quietly descended the stairs.

Liam didn't press him for answers, nor did he offer any help. If Kristian truly needed something, Liam knew he'd ask.

"Kristian," he called out, quickening his steps to catch up with his brother.

Kristian's thoughts were entirely consumed by Freya. "What is it?"

"If you keep dragging your feet, Freya's never gonna end up being my sister-in- law again," Liam reminded him pointedly.

Kristian glanced sideways at him, unimpressed. Did Liam seriously think he needed his unsolicited advice?

"Do you need me to help you win her back?" Liam offered, his grin betraying his amusement. "I mean, I can't promise she'll fall for you again, but I can at least try to keep her from hating your guts."

Kristian was even less impressed now. Was this what Liam thought counted as help?

He didn't hesitate. "No, thanks."

"You sure?" Liam pressed.

Kristian didn't answer. He just picked up his pace, heading for the hall downstairs.

Not long after they left; a shadowy figure appeared in the room they'd just vacated. After scanning the area with sharp eyes, the person pulled out a phone and made a call.

Thanks to the time difference, it was midday on the other end.

When the call connected, the person on the line spoke casually. "How are things going?"

"Everything's moving along as planned."

"Any anomalies?"

"None."

With that, the call ended-and the person dialed another number, this time to Ashley in Alerith.

Ashley's nerves were already fraying when the call came in.

what Freya had told her earlier, she grabbed a different phone and

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had been rigged by him. If he suspected she was recording, he'd

had to use another

the man's voice came through slowly, with unsettling precision.

thudded wildly in her chest.

said her name

he said

curling at the end. "Behave

white, cold sweat beading in her

"You understand?" he asked.

word out,

seemed pleased. Before ending the call,

slumped into

the idea of turning her back on Freya crossed her

ever discovered her betrayal,

Freya's earlier words echoed in her mind, and doubt crept

she was still deep in thought, her

and stared at the message. "Remember your place. Don't think you can escape my control through Kristian and Freya. You know what I

her spine. Her face went ghostly pale. Her

She wanted to call Freya-but feared

a decision, her other phone rang. Seeing Freya's name on

unsure whether

might be asleep or in the

Ashley picked up at the

Freya got right to the point. "Has he

What was happening? Why did it

Freya stood beside the pool behind the hotel, her figure merging with the night.

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voice was barely above a

instantly sensed something was off. "What's

stayed quiet. She wasn't sure

protect me?" she finally asked,

I'll keep you safe," Freya assured

one Freya was willing to

if Ashley turned on her,

believe her. She recounted what