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 him, he never would have kept

assistant.

had been loyal all these years, and this

Until now.

wouldn't have revealed anything easily. The only reason he would have done so

spoke, though there was clear reluctance in his

"A billion."

"Okay."

"Ten billion."

much liquid cash. I can offer you investment

funds," Kristian

want Freya to know-he

she would think he was

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

agreed. "Do you think this will

mind?"

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

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

her grandpa?" Melvin's tone was

supposed suitor of Freya's meddling too

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

"Nothing," Melvin answered firmly.

voice turning icy as he applied pressure through the phone. "I suggest you

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voice resolute

dones sen billios Surely, he wasn't making that much at Briggs Group After all, 1 billion would see him

th

end this here, Melvin said, ganding over at Gerad, who was formung in his sleep, clearly uncomfortable

much

was at a loss for words. He found Melvin hard to

spoke again, breaking

Kristian's lips parted, "What?"

Melvin's voice was as cold as

respond, just hung up the phone decisively. What kind

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

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

fresh set of clothes, carefully cleaned him up, and tucked

of himself.

into his own bed, ensuring that they both had

space.

woke up, a dull ache throbbed in his

his temples and sat up, noticing the unfamiliar hotel bathrobe he was wearing He paused for

a leave," Melvin said, already dressed, having