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."

his temples in

been dependable. If Kristian hadn't trusted him, he never would

assistant.

all these years, and this had never been

Until now.

wouldn't have revealed anything easily. The only

After a brief pause, Kristian finally spoke, though there was clear reluctance

"A billion."

"Okay."

"Ten billion."

don't have that much liquid cash. I can offer you investment products like

funds," Kristian said without

know-he

would think he was meddling and tear

to prove anything, just to do something small for her. She had everything-love, care, and money. This

readily Kristian had agreed. "Do you

mind?"

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

the divorce to Lionel's birthday banquet, he had tried everything. He knew Freya wouldn't

her grandpa?"

eyes. Was this supposed suitor

business," he snapped, his voice turning steely. "Let's stick to the

"Nothing," Melvin answered firmly.

icy as he applied pressure

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his voice resolute "I

employee like Vekta cold turn dones sen billios Surely, he wasn't making that

th

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

much

a loss for words. He found

way." Melvin spoke

Kristian's lips parted, "What?"

voice was as cold as ever. He's too drunk to go

just hung up the phone decisively. What kind of person

the bedside table, his eyes catching the frown on Gerard's face. With quiet care, he lifted him

remarkable level of consideration, his actions reflecting a

of clothes, carefully cleaned him up, and tucked him into bed before

of himself.

finished, he settled into his own bed, ensuring that they both

space.

morning, when Gerard woke up, a dull ache throbbed in

rubbed his temples and sat up, noticing the unfamiliar hotel bathrobe

Melvin said, already dressed, having patiently waited