She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 224

Chapter 224 Do You Regret Divorcing Freya

Kristian's brows creased ever so slightly as he stared down at the pile of documents spread before him-just enough to betray the quiet storm of disbelief brewing inside him. He hadn't expected Norah to be so cunning and calculating.

In that instant, everything snapped into focus. He realized, painfully, that he had misjudged Freya all along

"Set up a meeting with Norah Russell," Kristian blurted, his voice sharp with urgency.

Gerard gave a quick nod. "Alright."

As Gerard exited the room, Kristian's gaze stayed locked on the thick stack of paperwork in his hands.

The weight of the revelations hit harder than anything he'd ever faced.

He couldn't wrap his head around how Norah had managed to keep such a perfect mask in place.

Norah was Damon's little sister. She was the last person Kristian ever thought capable of something like this. He never imagined she would go to such great lengths to set Freya up.

The two women had no visible connection at all.

His thoughts spun in chaos as he lifted a hand to his forehead, the regret seeping out of him like a slow bleed.

Scenes from the past came rushing back-every doubt he'd thrown at Freya, the harsh words, the way he'd dismissed her pleas. She had tried to explain. And how had he treated her? He'd never trusted her.

The more he thought about it, the tighter his chest became, until it felt like he couldn't draw in a full breath.

He realized Freya had been right. All along. It was he who had changed, not her. She had remained constant- true to herself from beginning to end.

The heaviness in his chest sank lower, dulling into a lingering ache.

When Gerard returned to give his report, he found Kristian seated with his head bowed low, eyes still fixed on the stack of damning papers. The air in the room felt suffocating, thick with unspoken regret-like a child quietly lamenting a mistake that couldn't be undone.

Gerard exhaled softly and slipped out without saying a word, gently shutting the door behind him, leaving Kristian alone with the consequences.

Life has a way of balancing itself. Gains and losses, cause and effect. Every decision carries its cost. Sooner or later, everyone pays.

Kristian and Freya-two souls meant to cross paths, but never meant to walk the same road.

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For the next hour, Kristian didn't move from his office chair. He sat steeped in silence, buried in thought.

Gerard kept watch outside, intercepting those looking for signatures or direction, scribbling down their questions and bundling up the paperwork for later.

Freya's heartbreak had likely happened six months ago. But for Kristian, it started today.

the misery for long. By six o'clock, he had

called Gerard back in.

asked, his voice steady but rougher than usual, the rasp

Russell hasn't picked

as he gave his

him I

that he'd be of much help

he had his own

of files and

files wordlessly, skimmed through them,

the questions in short, clipped

done, it was

Head home," Kristian said, his tone flat and

lingered for a

"Yeah."

"Alright."

"Mhm."

their usual rhythm. Kristian wasn't in the

a flicker of sympathy. Still, he knew better. Kristian had

pity.

out, he paused. "Should we loop in Ms. Briggs? She's been

yet," Kristian answered firmly. "Once I've taken care

as... my way of making things

more than capable of uncovering

he wanted to

was Norah's meddling that had

then

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Do You Regret Chorcing

meet up with Zander, who was in

the two

private room of a nightclub, Kristian downed glass after glass, finishing

a hand over his. "You know drinking won't fix anything

didn't respond. His gaze was unreadable,

anyway and poured himself

stop him again. He simply toyed with the rim of his glass and mused aloud, "You've never failed at work. And

not that."

his glass but didn't refill

either Freya or Ashley," Zander

too busy filming to keep up with Kristian's personal life.