Chapter 357:

“No way,” Frederick exclaimed almost instinctively, his hands spreading in a gesture of refusal. “If I were to do that, it wouldn’t just be Freya who’d never forgive me—our common friends would see it as a betrayal as well.”

His thoughts turned to Freya, her kindness and loyalty vivid in his mind. How could he betray her? He would never do that.

“If you reconsider, I’m prepared to offer ten million dollars,” Kristian declared, eyes locked on Frederick with quiet determination.

Frederick shook his head firmly, not a trace of hesitation in his voice. “This isn’t about money. I’m Freya’s friend—and friends don’t sell each other out like that.”

Kristian leaned in slightly, his expression unreadable. “I’m not asking you to betray her. I just want to understand her better.”

Frederick’s brows pulled together, his tone turning serious. “But she doesn’t want you to understand her. She doesn’t even like you. To her, whatever this is—it feels like you’re invading her space.” He spoke with an unshakable earnestness, the kind that only came from someone young and fiercely loyal. “Being chased around by someone you can’t stand? That’s not flattering—it’s exhausting.”

Kristian’s eyes flashed with a hint of frostiness, his expression hardening.

supportive thumbs-up, admiring his courage. It was a rare sight to see someone push back against Kristian’s intimidating presence so

asked, his voice

all means of contacting her. Isn’t that message clear enough?” Frederick’s heart raced with nervousness, but his belief in Freya’s support gave him the courage to carry on. “Freya rarely cuts people off. If she’s gone to

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straight to the chest. He remembered Freya’s face as she unblocked him, her expression devoid of emotion, her voice icy as she declared it done.

stated, raising the offer

response was steady, betraying no hint of temptation. “I’ve already said—it’s not about the

hundred million,” Kristian countered swiftly,

Frederick reiterated, his loyalty

Kristian said, his

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