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.

told her earlier, she grabbed a

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had been rigged by him. If he suspected

had to use another

relationship for the time being," the man's voice came through slowly, with unsettling precision. "Check if

wildly in

said her

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

his voice returned-gentle but laced with venom, a low chuckle curling at the end. "Behave yourself over

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

"You understand?" he asked.

forced the word out, every

man seemed pleased. Before ending the call,

dead, Ashley slumped

turning her back on Freya crossed her mind. If

betrayal, she'd

Freya's earlier words echoed in her mind,

was still deep in thought,

your place. Don't think you can

went ghostly pale.

mind spiraled. She

a decision, her other phone

unsure

Ashley might be asleep or in the shower and was about to hang

up at

she'd answered, Freya got right to the point. "Has he

nearly stopped. What was happening? Why

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

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Ashley's voice was

instantly sensed something was off.

stayed quiet. She wasn't sure if she should

really protect me?" she finally asked,

long as you follow what I say, I'll keep you safe,"

Ashley was a gamble-but one Freya was willing

Even if Ashley turned on her, Freya

Ashley-though still torn-chose to believe her.