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.

had told her earlier, she grabbed

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into had been rigged by him. If

had to use another

eye on Kristian and Freya's relationship for the time being," the man's voice came through slowly, with unsettling

wildly in

he said her

breath caught. Even the way he said it sent a chill

his voice returned-gentle but laced with venom, a low chuckle curling at the end. "Behave yourself over there. You know exactly what'll happen if you

tightly her knuckles turned white, cold sweat beading in her palms. She could

"You understand?" he asked.

forced the word

seemed pleased. Before ending the call, he added, "Good

Ashley slumped into her chair, drained

the idea of turning her back

betrayal, she'd be done

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

she was still deep in thought, her phone buzzed

place. Don't think you can escape my control through Kristian and Freya.

shiver sliced down her spine. Her face went ghostly pale. Her first

as her mind spiraled. She wanted to

make a decision, her other phone

unsure

be asleep or in the shower and was about

up at the last second.

to the point. "Has he contacted

nearly stopped. What was happening? Why did it feel like

anything?" Freya stood beside the pool behind the hotel, her

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voice was barely above a

something was

stayed quiet. She wasn't sure if she should

you really protect me?" she finally asked, after what felt

keep you safe," Freya assured her. "But you can't keep

Ashley was a gamble-but one Freya was willing

prepared for betrayal. Even if Ashley turned on her, Freya

believe her.