Chapter 559:

In that instant, everything snapped into focus. He realized, painfully, that he had misjudged Freya all along.

“Set up a meeting with Norah Russell,” Kristian blurted, his voice sharp with urgency.

Gerard gave a quick nod. “Alright.”

As Gerard exited the room, Kristian’s gaze stayed locked on the thick stack of paperwork in his hands.

The weight of the revelations hit harder than anything he’d ever faced. He couldn’t wrap his head around how Norah had managed to keep such a perfect mask in place.

Norah was Damon’s little sister. She was the last person Kristian ever thought capable of something like this. He never imagined she would go to such great lengths to set Freya up.

The two women had no visible connection at all.

he lifted a hand to his forehead, the regret seeping out

harsh words, the way he’d dismissed her pleas. She had tried to explain. And how had he treated her? He’d never trusted her. The more he thought about it, the tighter his chest became, until it felt like he couldn’t draw in

had changed, not her. She had remained constant—true to herself from beginning

sank lower, dulling into

his report, he found Kristian seated with his head bowed low, eyes still fixed on the stack of damning papers. The air in the room felt suffocating, thick with unspoken regret—like a child

𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉𝖊𝖉 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊: g⍶𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀ꞏ𝖼𝗈𝗆

saying a word, gently shutting the door behind

way of balancing itself. Gains and losses, cause and effect. Every decision carries its cost. Sooner or later, everyone pays. Kristian and Freya—two souls meant to cross

the next hour, Kristian didn’t move from his office chair. He sat

direction, scribbling down their

heartbreak had likely happened six months

long. By six o’clock, he

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