She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 526:

“How’s it feel, being duped?”

Caught off guard, Gerard’s head snapped up. How did Kristian know?

“Why didn’t I realize before that you’re this easy to crack?” Kristian sounded unimpressed, like Gerard’s defenses were paper-thin.

“It was… an accident.”

Gerard didn’t even try to defend himself. Deep down, he knew he’d kind of let it happen.

“How’d you find out?”

“Melvin,” Kristian said plainly.

“He told you?” Gerard was stunned. What was Melvin thinking? Why would he come clean to Kristian right after getting what he wanted?

Kristian didn’t respond.

drifted,

you really know

guessed based on the

Kristian nodded.

known each other a

him to join Shaw Group at first, but he turned

was something from their school days—how Melvin had once

polished smile and easy confidence. Because of that soft image, he was often picked on. Before Gerard could even react, Melvin had jumped in, kicked the bullies

only making himself the next target. And yeah, Melvin did end up getting targeted. But he didn’t care. One

“What else?” Kristian pressed.

you trying to find out?” Gerard asked, sensing Kristian wasn’t just asking for

loaded with pressure. Gerard shifted uncomfortably. What was happening here? Why was Kristian giving him

to her grandfather, would you take it?” Kristian asked, straight as an