She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 492:

Kristian had always stood out in school, racked up awards, and made the company thrive under his leadership.

He had the pedigree, the looks—falling short in love was his one flaw.

“Should we let you stumble too?” Lionel huffed, still emotional over Freya, the daughter-in-law he missed. “At this rate, Kristian might never remarry. If you don’t settle down soon, you’ll be stuck managing the company!”

Liam’s expression twisted. How had the conversation suddenly shifted to him?

He leapt to his feet. “Oh—just remembered I’ve got a call to make. Goodnight, Grandpa!”

Lionel let him go without exposing the obvious escape tactic. That brat only knew how to chase after fun, dodging company responsibilities at every turn. It was all Kristian’s fault, always indulging his younger brother.

In the blink of an eye, morning came.

Freya and Hugh had returned to Alerith, easing back into their routines. Kristian and Gerard had gone abroad for business.

Gerard couldn’t help but notice that Kristian hadn’t said a single word since they met—not because he was being distant, but because

help but wonder what had gone down at

state of mind, it could jeopardize not just the company’s profits—but Gerard’s

hadn’t stashed away enough for retirement

brings magic to

Ms. Briggs have another fight?” Freya was the only one

Kristian’s face as he cast

Gerard couldn’t talk properly, he might

divorced…” Gerard put himself in Freya’s shoes, and knowing Kristian well,

him off, saying, “If you know it’s not your

at a loss

continue like this, you’ll end up

already the case?” Kristian responded, seemingly accepting his

must have happened; otherwise, his boss