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.

word since they met—not because he was

wonder what had gone down at the

was, if Kristian wasn’t in the right state of mind, it could jeopardize not

away enough

magic to

another fight?” Freya was the only one who could shake Kristian like

a flicker of expression crossed Kristian’s face as he cast

Gerard couldn’t talk properly, he might as well keep

place, but you and Ms. Briggs have already divorced…” Gerard put himself

in Kristian. Before Gerard could finish, Kristian cut him off, saying, “If

found himself at a loss

you continue like this, you’ll end up

the case?” Kristian responded, seemingly

important must have happened; otherwise, his boss wouldn’t be acting so out