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.

in private?"

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of marrying but he had never shown the slightest interest

weight of unwanted attention, suddenly felt the pressure lift. With Trent by her side, she no longer

her to a quiet corner

who dared approach to start a conversation was gently,

sight was a dagger to the

the one who drew all the light? Why

her?

once gathered around Vivien now flocked to Freya, leaving her standing on the outside,

her, choking reason like

her job, her stepfather's favor, her

blissfully unaware of Vivien's escalating thoughts, remained

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

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

be here

frowned, puzzled. It wasn't panic in

is bringing him," Trent explained, his tone still even. "They

black car, Kristian sat quietly, his expression unreadable as

"Just let me know when it's

said, unwavering as he tugged

arm.

not going," Kristian

posted it online, what would Freya think? His presence here could spark rumors he had

stay behind, how will I clear my

stubborn determination. "For the sake of my reputation, I need you with me-from

say so. It's not rocket science," Kristian replied, unable to understand his

insistence.

of choosing who they love,"

of him and leaning back in his seat, frustration written across his face.

with Patti. If I

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pays the

by Patti Smith's side every moment, and

games his parents played.

surface-level compromise was the only

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