She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 259

Chapter 259 She's K

"You should let me go now. Once the police arrive, there won't be a way out," Freya said, following the typical script of a kidnapping victim. "I've been missing for twenty-four hours. My family's bound to report it."

Natasha cleared her throat gently.

Freya turned her head.

Natasha's gaze flicked around nervously as she scratched her cheek. "Your family probably isn't looking for you."

"What do you mean?" Freya played along, keeping her tone innocent.

"I've messaged your dad and sister. I told them you were off on a short trip," Natasha said, her voice carrying a thread of unease.

She wasn't sure if Freya would see her as the enemy. Because truthfully, she really liked Freya.

"Give me my phone." Freya demanded, sounding just frustrated enough.

"I didn't take it. I accessed it remotely," Natasha replied quickly.

Freya let her anger show-believable, but measured. She already knew Natasha could tap into her phone because she'd given her that access herself.

If she hadn't, Natasha's sharp instincts would've sniffed out the truth that Freya was K.

Ashley stood off to the side, quietly stunned by Freya's performance.

Despite her skills, she was completely convincing as someone vulnerable.

"Ashley." Brendan's voice cut through the tension.

Ashley flinched, still scared of him. "What?"

"Your grandma and your brother are in my hands. Tell me where K is, and I'll

release them. Refuse, and they die," Brendan said coolly.

Ashley's first instinct was to look at Freya, but she stopped herself. If she so much

as glanced at her, Brendan would know something was off.

Freya also tensed up, though her expression stayed calm and detached.

She was ready to act the second it became necessary.

Thankfully, Ashley held firm.

"I don't know anything about this K person," Ashley said, eyes wide with panic.

"Still lying?"

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"I'm not!"

gently cupping her

in two years.

Ashley's chest tightened.

front of her, Brendan made a call. "Kill the old

Ashley lunged for his phone,

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eyes cut into her like ice. "Disobedient pets are easily

She wanted to rip him apart, but she couldn't risk it-not when her brother's life

don't talk, your brother will be next," Brendan said

streamed down her face.

Then a notification dinged.

Brendan's phone lit up.

Ashley's heart stopped.

photo that

image: an elderly woman, shot in the

Grandma...

her?!" Ashley screamed, grabbing his phone, clawing at

of warmth, gaze sharp enough to chill her

She didn't

promised she could be trusted-but now her grandma

also seen

real, but not real enough. A gunshot wound wouldn't look like that. The scene was staged. She was sure of

captured, she'd warned Ellis about this exact possibility. Anyone Ellis protected was

in that

that-not even a glance could be spared. Brendan

from his clothes. "Your brother's life

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tossed back into the dark

that same

now even

of tears slipped

bit her lip, staring up at Brendan, wondering how

my brother go?" she asked, voice

K would surely act this time. But ever

been no movement. Nothing from K.

like K should've found a way in or at

something