She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 207

Chapter 207 Name Your

Price

Melvin glanced at the phone, recognizing Kristian's name on the screen.

At first, he had no intention of picking it up-after all, despite Gerard being his friend, he didn't feel it was his responsibility to answer the call for him.

But when the phone rang again, his resolve wavered.

Gerard had mentioned that Kristian never called twice; if he did, it usually meant something urgent.

Hesitating for a brief moment, Melvin finally decided to pick up. After all, Gerard did value his work, and he knew that.

"Hello?" he said, his voice as cool and composed as ever, betraying none of the alcohol still lingering in his system.

Kristian's brows furrowed in confusion.

"Melvin?"

"It's me," Melvin replied, his tone as icy as it always was.

Kristian's unease deepened.

He had known that Gerard was supposed to meet Melvin after work. At first, it hadn't seemed like much-he hadn't thought much of it but now it was starting to click. Melvin hadn't arranged to meet Gerard since Gerard's arrival in Alerith. It seemed too coincidental for them to meet now.

He was starting to suspect that Melvin might have been gathering information from Gerard. That was why Kristian had called to warn Gerard.

But it seemed that warning had come too late.

"Where's Gerard?" Kristian asked, his voice tight with apprehension.

"Drunk."

The line fell silent.

Both men were accustomed to few words.

Typically, a conversation between them would end swiftly. Yet neither hung up.

Both knew that this conversation wasn't quite finished.

After a few momente Kristian's min

Chapter 207 Name Your Price

Gerard to get information from him?”

"Yes." Melvin's response was direct, no attempt to hide the truth.

"Did he tell you anything?"

"He did."

rubbed his temples in

trusted

assistant.

years,

Until now.

that even drunk, Gerard wouldn't have revealed anything easily. The only reason he would have done so

brief pause, Kristian finally spoke, though there was clear reluctance in

"A billion."

"Okay."

"Ten billion."

I can offer you investment

Kristian said

Freya to know-he feared it would upset

out, she would think he was meddling and tear up

small for her. She had everything-love, care, and money. This was all

by how readily Kristian had agreed. "Do you

mind?"

"No," Kristian replied, matter-of-factly.

to Lionel's birthday banquet, he had tried everything. He

with her grandpa?" Melvin's tone was colder

eyes. Was this supposed suitor of

none of your business," he snapped, his voice turning steely. "Let's stick to the terms. What

"Nothing," Melvin answered firmly.

demeanor shifted, his voice turning icy as he applied

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repeated, his voice resolute "I won't tell Freya

employee like Vekta cold turn dones sen billios Surely, he wasn't making that much at Briggs Group After all, 1 billion would see

th

take care of Gerard, so I'll end this here, Melvin said, ganding over at Gerad, who was

much

loss for words. He found Melvin hard

way." Melvin spoke

Kristian's lips parted, "What?"

tomorrow." Melvin's voice was as cold as

didn't respond, just hung up the phone decisively. What kind of person was

down on the bedside table, his eyes catching the frown on Gerard's face. With

level of consideration, his actions reflecting a deep, unwavering sense

bought Gerard a fresh set of clothes, carefully cleaned him

of himself.

his own bed, ensuring that

space.

woke up, a

temples and sat up, noticing the unfamiliar hotel bathrobe he

said,