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

hadn't trusted him, he never would

assistant.

been loyal all these years, and this had

Until now.

revealed anything easily. The only reason he would have done so was because of his

After a brief pause, Kristian finally spoke, though there was clear reluctance in his voice. "Forget everything

"A billion."

"Okay."

"Ten billion."

much liquid cash. I can offer you investment products

funds," Kristian

want Freya to know-he feared it would upset

would think he was meddling

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

by how readily Kristian had agreed.

mind?"

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

He

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

his eyes. Was this supposed

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

"Nothing," Melvin answered firmly.

icy as he applied pressure through the

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Melvin repeated, his voice resolute "I won't

He didn't believe that an ordinary 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

Melvin said, ganding

much

a loss for words. He found Melvin hard

Melvin spoke

Kristian's lips parted, "What?"

leave tomorrow." Melvin's voice was as cold as ever. He's

hung up the phone decisively. What kind

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

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

cleaned him up, and tucked him into bed before taking

of himself.

his own bed, ensuring

space.

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

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

got you a leave," Melvin said, already dressed, having