Chapter 226

Chapter 226 I Want Custody Of The Child

"Next year, you're stepping into the big shoes at Briggs Group-ready or not." Alan dropped the bomb like it was just another casual remark. "If you skip the corporate retreat and don't meet the team, how will you even know who's running what?"

Freya blinked, genuinely thrown off. "Who even said I'm taking over the company?"

"Uncle Hugh," Alan replied with the breezy ease of someone delivering weather updates. "He's already made up

his mind-you're it."

Freya's brows tightened in disbelief. Hadn't she already made it clear that the company wasn't in her plans?

"Aren't you, managing it just fine?"

"Everyone deserves to live life how they want." Alan's voice carried an edge of sincerity. "Think about it-how long have I been steering this ship for you? Don't I deserve a shot at a normal life? To date someone? Maybe even get married?"

Freya replied, her tone firm, “It's not like there's much to manage anyway."

"If you show up to tomorrow's team-building retreat, I might stick around for another year."

Freya said nothing.

"Come if you feel like it."

"Understood."

She ended the call, realizing she was left with no real choice but to go to the retreat this time.

What she didn't know was that, moments after the call, Alan turned to the people with him.

He was sitting with Ethel and Hugh.

"Mina said she'll join the corporate retreat tomorrow." He let out a slow breath, a flicker of relief passing through him.

Ethel lit up with a smile. "Alan, you're amazing!"

Hugh asked, "She didn't sound upset, did she?"

"Not really," Alan replied, sounding a bit uncertain. "She seemed calm. But she might corner you later to ask

about this whole company handover."

"That's fine," Hugh didn't seem bothered in the least.

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frost care for big groups. Ethel noted "Tomorrow,

got in handled Alan

planning session

next morning. Freye

September, and she and Melvin

at Webin She'd

along She didn't argue

worked until midday before getting ready for the

so big. Outside of the annual party, team- building was typically a department-by-department affair meant to boost morale and

after lunch, Alan came

the retreat location from him and told him to head over first-she had a few things left to wrap up.

the time Freya finished her tasks, it was already

out together, not expecting to bump

her a brief glance

tried digging into Freya's background the day before, but she

about her past

being Kristian's ex-wife or the daughter to

suspicious-what other identities might Freya be hiding?

tight?

thoughts, wouldn't have cared

for the resort

arrived just past three in

the car, someone called

Freya turned, mildly surprised.

stepped out

his car door

"Good timing, I've been meaning to talk to

coolly, just as she

Farrah. I want to go over something in detail," Felipe

up a divorce agreement.

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Freya nodded. "Alright."

Felipe led her away.

brows knit slightly,

"And this is..."

my assistant," Freya replied

them, realizing it might not go over well

along.

brought them to a

handed the divorce papers to Freya. "Take

along to

Freya took the documents.

she flipped through them, Felipe hesitated,

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