She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 531:

Gerard, who had his ear pressed against it, stumbled forward and nearly fell flat on his face.

Just as he opened his mouth to speak, Gerard caught sight of the empty room. No one was inside. Before he could voice his confusion, he saw Kristian’s face darken, his expression colder than before.

Without a word, Kristian spun on his heel and stalked off, tossing a single command over his shoulder. “Call Melvin. If he so much as touches Freya, I’ll show him what despair really feels like.”

“Melvin?” Gerard echoed, even more confused now.

Kristian didn’t answer. He was already heading toward the reception desk.

Gerard stood frozen for a moment, completely lost, but if Kristian was this serious, something must definitely be off.

After a quick pause, he fished out his phone and called Melvin. Whatever this mess was, it needed clearing up. Surely, it was just a misunderstanding—Melvin wouldn’t dare hurt Freya.

But after a few rings, Melvin declined the call.

stopped in

turned, noticing. “Did you

did,” Gerard replied, his stomach

Kristian’s expression turned glacial.

about whether Freya might resent him

like Melvin’s call, hers ended

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This time, her

Gerard scrambled to send Melvin a message. “Why’d you hang up? Mr. Shaw is looking for you.

Ms. Briggs. Tell your boss

not reassured, Gerard texted again, “Just pick

came quickly, “I’ll call

little bit of

staff greeted

23rd floor. Any type will do.” Despite his apparent agitation, his voice remained cool

receptionist checked the system before responding, “All rooms on