She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 202

Chapter 201

Chapter 201 A Summit Of

The Elite

Freya's statement made Vivien's face burn with shame.

With that single revelation, everyone realized her earlier claims were nothing but a house of cards-crumbling fast and exposing her deceit. Shame tangled with fury in her chest.

She had, in truth, set out to ruin Freya.

"But Grandpa did tell me to keep an eye on you," she snapped, unable to bottle up her anger any longer, "and to make sure you pick someone suitable to marry. After all, getting married a second time isn't exactly a walk in the park."

The moment those words left her lips, the room fell still-all eyes turned to Freya.

Could it be true? Had Ethel's sister, hidden from the spotlight for so long, actually been married... and divorced?

"Miss Garza, you certainly have a flair for the dramatic," came an easygoing voice.

Trent strolled over, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips, his scholarly charm on full display. "No matter how many times Mina marries, there's no shortage of people waiting in line to win her heart."

Freya blinked, caught completely off guard. "What are you doing here?"

Vivien's presence was understandable-she thrived on gatherings like this. And Norah's attendance made sense, given the nature of the event, which was designed to bring single men and women together.

But Trent? He was not the kind to attend such functions, no matter how much his family pestered him about

marriage.

"I heard you were coming," Trent said, adjusting his glasses with casual grace. "So I made a point of requesting an invitation."

Gasps rippled through the crowd.

"Mr. Seymour?"

"This event has certainly drawn a lively crowd today."

"Mr. Seymour seems rather familiar with Ms. Briggs, doesn't he? Do they have a close relation "He even said he came specifically because she would be here. What do you make of that?"

The atmosphere buzzed with speculation.

Though many present came from esteemed families, few could match Trent's pedigree.

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was a name whispered with admiration, the kind of man many dreamed of

the weight of unwanted attention, suddenly felt the pressure lift. With Trent by her side, she

her to a quiet corner where

start a conversation was

Vivien, this sight was a

the one who drew all the light? Why was even Trent, the ever-elusive

her?

her standing on the

and spread through her, choking reason like ivy on

her job, her stepfather's

unaware of Vivien's escalating thoughts,

Vivien had been an ordinary woman-honest and without scheming-Freya might've extended a hand in

moment they met, something about Vivien had rubbed her the wrong

will be here

puzzled. It wasn't panic in her eyes-just pure

is bringing him," Trent explained, his tone still even. "They should arrive any minute

black car, Kristian sat quietly, his expression unreadable as he glanced at

here," he said curtly. "Just let

coming in with me,” Damon said, unwavering as he

arm.

Kristian said, firm as

think? His presence here

I clear my name once I'm inside?"

determination. "For the sake of my reputation,

It's

insistence.

of choosing who they love,"

in his seat, frustration written across

support me being with

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