She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 405:

“Mr. Shaw,” Gerard ventured cautiously, his heart racing, “what did you talk with Ms. Briggs about earlier? Do you need me to strengthen your security? Should I bring in the bodyguards?”

Kristian waved him off. “That’s unnecessary.”

Gerard dared not ask any more questions. If Kristian wasn’t answering, then there was nothing more to be said.

“Keep an eye on the office. I’m heading out.”

Kristian’s thoughts still felt scrambled. Something about the situation didn’t add up. Why would Freya discuss those things with Ashley? And why had Ashley shown up in Alerith?

Suddenly, he stopped mid-step, his thoughts coming to a halt. Gerard, torn between curiosity and fear, asked hesitantly, “Anything else you’d like me to handle, sir?”

“Invite Ashley to my office,” Kristian ordered, his voice cold as he recalled their previous encounter. “Tell her I need to speak with her.”

had kidnapped Freya. He needed

Gerard nodded quickly. “Understood.”

elevator. But as he reached the entrance to his

everything—she had been waiting for him. “Kristian,” she called out to

her presence. She wasn’t the same as before. Her gaze lacked the longing he had seen so many times.

discuss something with you. Are you available?” she

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gestured

hadn’t forgotten Freya’s call—Ashley

Anita International. After reviewing and signing all the documents Melvin had given her, she opened her laptop and

thoroughly she looked, she couldn’t

she was about to call Kristian to probe further, a sudden thought stopped her. She

safe, she decided to remind Ashley not to

she received was far from reassuring. Ashley’s