She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 524:

She left out the part about Gerard’s offer to cover his salary. After all, she didn’t need him to pay for it.

Melvin thought back to the lie he had fed Gerard the night before. He figured Gerard was still as gullible as ever, unable to tell a fib from the truth.

“Don’t worry about him. I’m fine,” Melvin said, deciding it was time to have a talk with Gerard himself. “You go ahead and eat. I’ll talk to him.”

“Alright,” Freya nodded softly.

Melvin walked toward the door. Freya hesitated for a moment before calling out, “Melvin.”

He turned, his expression open.

“In the future, you don’t have to go to such lengths. Your well-being means more than any news report,” Freya said, trying to convey her concern without adding to his burden. “If you ever need a break, just say the word.”

“Your

linger on it. “Okay,”

all. She never imagined something like this could unfold around her—let alone involve her own assistant. The more she thought about it, the

Meanwhile, Melvin called Gerard.

soon as the call connected, even before Gerard could speak, Melvin’s calm, clear voice came

Gerard blinked, baffled.

stories are on

me what Kristian

blunt, offering a

up,” Gerard caught the

didn’t say a

adjusted his glasses, now fully alert. “Did you just say ‘my boss’s

successor to the Briggs Group, but she hadn’t officially taken over yet. So technically, she

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