She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 521:

By the time Melvin reached his office, the clock had struck eleven.

Freya had just finished her work when her eyes landed on him. “Weren’t you supposed to be off today?”

Her earlier morning had involved approving Melvin’s request for leave. “It’s resolved now,” Melvin said, his gaze locking with Freya’s, laden with unspoken thoughts.

He wrestled with the idea of telling her the truth.

He might’ve made a drunken promise to Kristian not to tell Freya, but looking into her eyes now, the guilt made lying feel impossible.

“You seem off,” Freya remarked, catching the shift in his demeanor. “If you’re still feeling the effects of last night, perhaps you should head home and rest. You can always return tomorrow.”

Melvin remained silent for a moment before addressing her formally. “Ms. Briggs.”

“Yes?” she responded, puzzled.

truly want to know what was discussed between

curious,” Freya confessed, her honesty unguarded. “Were you unable to learn anything

through the trouble. I’ve been thinking, and it doesn’t seem right to coax secrets out

had always shown her kindness and respect. If he’d let something slip while drunk, the blame would fall squarely on him, and she

of him.” There was no attempt to sugarcoat it—he couldn’t bring himself to

heart of

in

slightly as she studied his face. “You seem… off. Is something bothering you?” She couldn’t

typically a paragon of efficiency and

grandpa,” Melvin finally said, his words measured. “But I’ve decided not to

revelation might have irked

bring it up if he wasn’t

this was Melvin, a steadfast companion since the early days of Anita International Group, who had dedicated himself wholeheartedly to both the company and her. His sincerity was undeniable; if he chose to keep it