She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 504:

“I’m not going,” Kristian said, firm as iron.

If someone snapped a photo and posted it online, what would Freya think? His presence here could spark rumors he had no desire to fan.

“If you stay behind, how will I clear my name once I’m inside?” Damon countered, still tugging at him.

Stubborn determination.

“For the sake of my reputation, I need you with me—from start to finish.”

“If you don’t want to go, just say so. It’s not rocket science,” Kristian replied, unable to understand his friend’s insistence.

“Not everyone has the luxury of choosing who they love,” Damon muttered, letting go of him and leaning back in his seat, frustration written across his face. “My parents don’t support me being with Patti. If I skip this event, Patti pays the price.”

He couldn’t be by Patti Smith’s side every moment, and he knew too well the games his parents played.

was

he gained full control of the Russell Group, he’d draw a line in the sand—and his parents’ opinions

for now, he had to bite the bullet. For

finally stepped out

the air changed. All eyes turned toward him. If Freya and Ethel were prized matches for the city’s eligible men, Kristian was their mirror image—an ideal husband in the eyes of every

his commanding presence and distinguished background, he stood in a league of his own—even Trent seemed to dim

s .

this turning out to be? The elusive daughter of the Briggs family has made an appearance. Mr. Seymour from the Seymour Group is here, and now Kristian Shaw of the Shaw Group has

Why does it suddenly feel like

Mr. Shaw and

“Who knows.”

crowd like wind through trees, each guest eager to approach Kristian, yet held back

caught fragments of their hushed conversations and strode toward the

lady’s breath caught in her throat; nerves danced in

right in front