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.

grabbed a different phone and

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rigged by him. If he suspected she was

to use another

close eye on Kristian and Freya's relationship for the time being," the man's voice came through slowly, with unsettling precision. "Check if Freya is pregnant in a

heart thudded wildly in her

said her name

way he said it sent

laced with venom, a low chuckle curling at the end.

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

"You understand?" he asked.

forced the word out, every

pleased. Before ending the call,

the line went dead, Ashley slumped into her

her back on Freya crossed her mind. If

betrayal, she'd be

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

deep in thought, her phone

stared at the message. "Remember your place. Don't think you can escape my control through Kristian

sliced down her spine. Her face went ghostly pale. Her first thought was that he'd

She wanted to call

make a decision, her other phone rang. Seeing

unsure whether

or seven times without an answer. Freya assumed Ashley might be asleep or in the shower and was about to hang up,

up at the

answered, Freya got right to the point. "Has he contacted

was happening? Why did it

saying anything?" Freya stood beside the pool behind the hotel, her figure merging with the night. After

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was barely

sensed something was off. "What's

sure if

really protect me?" she finally

you follow what I say, I'll keep you safe," Freya assured her. "But

was a gamble-but one

she had prepared for betrayal. Even if Ashley

to believe her.