She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 638:

After one final glance at her, he turned and left with the man, the basement door swinging shut behind them.

The sound echoed, heavy and jarring.

Not long after, Ashley burst in, her face written with alarm. “Why did you lock Freya in the basement?”

“You feeling sorry for her?” Brendan lifted her chin with cold amusement. Ashley froze.

She remembered—she and Freya weren’t supposed to be on friendly terms. In front of Brendan, any concern would be dangerous.

“If you’re so worried she’s frightened, I could send you in to keep her company.” His voice was soft, but it sent a shiver up her spine. “Do you want that?”

Yes.

The answer screamed in Ashley’s mind.

But she couldn’t say it out loud.

had warned her—don’t give anything away and treat her

not necessary,”

Brendan reached past her for a clean glass, poured some wine, and

the glass with icy fingers and obediently

patted her head with an

Ashley shuddered beneath

there was no warmth in

𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓬 𝗮𝓬𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼 ⓯𝓻𝗼𝓶 gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫷𝖼𝗈𝗺

She looked back a few times, but

after she left, a striking woman strode in from outside, still wearing

reclined on the couch, every move dripping with ease and refinement. Upon seeing her,

no idea.” Natasha dropped herself onto the couch without

an eyebrow. “You

track.” She poured herself a glass of water. “I still haven’t cracked the virus she buried in my computer

passed through Brendan’s expression, his brows drawing

curious. “How can you be so sure