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

Kristian hadn't trusted

assistant.

these years,

Until now.

drunk, Gerard wouldn't have revealed anything easily. The only reason he would have done so was because of his trust

discuss terms. Name your price." After a brief pause, Kristian finally spoke, though there was clear reluctance in

"A billion."

"Okay."

"Ten billion."

don't have that much liquid cash. I can

Kristian said without

Freya to know-he feared

would think he was

her. She had everything-love, care, and money.

surprised by how readily Kristian had agreed. "Do you think this will make Freya

mind?"

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

everything. He knew Freya wouldn't change her mind once she made

terms did you discuss with her grandpa?" Melvin's

Was this supposed suitor

your business," he snapped, his voice turning steely. "Let's stick to the terms. What do you

"Nothing," Melvin answered firmly.

he applied pressure through the phone. "I suggest you

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I'll end this here, Melvin said, ganding over at Gerad, who was formung in his sleep, clearly uncomfortable from drinking

much

a loss for words. He found Melvin hard

Melvin spoke

Kristian's lips parted, "What?"

taking a leave tomorrow." Melvin's voice was as cold as ever. He's too drunk to

hung up the phone decisively. What kind of person

eyes catching the frown on Gerard's face. With quiet care,

remarkable level of consideration, his actions

bought Gerard a fresh set of clothes, carefully cleaned him up, and tucked him into bed before

of himself.

own bed,

space.

next morning, when Gerard woke up, a dull ache

unfamiliar hotel bathrobe he was wearing

Melvin said, already dressed, having patiently