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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big groups. Ethel noted "Tomorrow, don't pair her with anyone outside

got in handled

about their little planning session

morning. Freye headed imo the

of September, and she and Melvin made their way to Briggs

company. Freya glanced at Webin She'd given

along She didn't argue

Group, they only worked until midday

own events, since the company was so big. Outside of the annual party,

Alan

from him and told him to head over first-she had a few things left to wrap up. Alap didn't protest. He simply nodded and

the time Freya finished her

expecting to

cast her a brief glance and

tried digging into Freya's background the day

about her past

mention of being Kristian's ex-wife or the daughter to

identities might Freya be hiding? Why

tight?

thoughts, wouldn't have cared even if

for the resort Alan had

arrived just past three

parked the car, someone

Freya turned, mildly surprised.

just stepped out of

he popped his car door open again,

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

said coolly,

about Farrah. I want to go over something in

up a divorce agreement.

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Freya nodded. "Alright."

Felipe led her away.

Melvin followed, Felipe's brows knit

"And this is..."

Freya replied flatly, offering no extra

the two of them, realizing it might not go over

along.

enough, Felipe brought them to a private room

divorce papers to Freya. "Take

it along

Freya took the documents.

hesitated, unsure how to start the

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