She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 288 Your Sister's

On Her Way To Take Yo...

When it came to his job, Melvin never cut corners.

To him, Anita International Group wasn't just a company-it held a deeper meaning. He poured himself into every detail, driven by a quiet hope that his dedication would usher in lasting success for both the business and its owner.

In just thirty minutes, he'd delivered a clean, comprehensive report that left nothing out.

As he wrapped things up, he was just about to make his exit when Freya called out, "Mel, hold on a second."

He stopped mid-step.

"You messaged me yesterday. What exactly did you mean by that?" Freya had decided not to beat around the bush.

Melvin faltered, caught off guard and seemingly unsure how to put it into words. But Freya didn't push.

"There's chatter going around about you and Ellis," he said instead, steering the conversation slightly in another

direction.

His words threw her off for a moment.

Melvin asked, a flicker of curiosity breaking through his composed expression, "Are you seeing Ellis? Lately, you've been out on business trips with him a lot, and you haven't asked me to come along."

What bothered him most was how things used to be. He was always the one to drive her back and forth-now,

she drove herself.

Given her role, it was hardly typical. At their company, the CEO being her own driver was practically unheard

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"Are you afraid that by giving Ellis more responsibility, I'll stop valuing your contributions?" Freya asked, her tone calm but perceptive, catching the flicker of feeling in his otherwise unreadable face.

Melvin didn't respond, but the look on his face spoke volumes.

Freya had always treated him differently. She rose from her chair, poured him a coffee, and said gently, "Don't worry. As long as you want to stay by my side, you'll always be my assistant. I've only been taking Ellis along to help him get his bearings in the industry and understand the market."

There were still things she preferred to explain to Ellis herself.

Melvin was more than capable, but he didn't know much about Ellis's background. And with the kind of man

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Ellis was, there were simply things he wouldn't open up to Melvin about.

So, it made sense for her to guide him personally for a while.

caught up, she wouldn't need to

floating around-it's complete nonsense," Freya

“Ellis and I

who had just arrived

he didn't so much as

put her through, she kept her guard up. Maybe she had simply lost interest in relationships

already made up his mind. When the moment was right, he'd be more than willing

mind, he raised his hand and knocked on the

opened it. The moment he saw Ellis,

to Freya with the documents she needed to sign. The entire interaction felt seamless, untouched by what he'd

Melvin couldn't help but wonder if maybe he'd been reading

papers were signed,

his duties complete,

sank into her chair, her

his own company would've been effortless. She'd encouraged him before, but he'd always turned her down, insisting he

talent, the resources, and the network-yet he didn't want

modesty was practically a myth. He

that.

slipped away

whirlwind of her schedule, more than two months passed in the blink of an

that time, and he had

kept in contact with Lawrence about Kristian's condition, but each time she asked, the response was the same. Things weren't stable. He'd

phone rang. Isaac was on the other end, and as always, the conversation revolved around Kristian. "How's Kristian doing?" Isaac's voice was

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answered truthfully, "Lawrence says he's still not stable.

father asked me when Kristian would be home for Christmas," Isaac said casually. "If he's not better by then, I might need your help pretending everything's normal-for

Freya agreed

a little more polite conversation, Isaac ended

seated on the couch, phone still in her

over, she decided to

in the middle of speaking with Kristian. Seeing her name on the screen, a

"How's Kristian?" Freya asked.

"Still unstable."

to know what that

Lawrence cast a glance

who was sitting silently nearby, and felt the onset

if

wrong with him?" Freya could

Lawrence said nothing.

couldn't tell whether Kristian's situation was improving or getting

him in his facility

Kristian

heart dropped at his

he said, then

grabbed her

out the door.