She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 594:

Ellis paused and thought his father was still so childish.

“Captain, we’ve arrived at your destination,” Freya announced, pulling up beside a sprawling mall that blended shopping and dining in one sleek complex.

Ellis gave it a glance. “Let’s head to the parking lot.”

Freya blinked, confused.

“Let’s grab a meal together,” Ellis said, his tone light, his chiseled features relaxed. “It’s the perfect opportunity to make a good impression on my future boss.”

Freya hesitated. “Captain…” She felt like he was teasing her.

Still, she turned the car toward the lot.

To keep his phone from blowing up later, Ellis sent a friend request to his dad, then texted his mother, Kendra Lambert.

responded almost immediately, “Alright, just focus on your business. Don’t worry about us.” With that settled, Ellis felt

meal passed without

had planned to cover the bill, but Ellis beat her to it without a

lift home, but he shook his head. “My place isn’t in this district, and I’m not planning on heading back yet.

need a new

Ellis wasn’t making it up. His home was far from Anita International, and commuting

concern for him clear. “The

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to respond. He

up at him.

cocktail of emotions stirred within Ellis. She was a little too trusting for her own good. It worked in his favor, sure, but he didn’t want

“But you’re different.

they’d always rally behind their captain whenever he needed them—just as he had

between her and Trent—and as for Ellis, Freya had never once believed their