She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 708:

Melvin stepped into the office, his sharply defined features composed. “What can I do for you?”

Freya let out a soft hum, not bothering with pleasantries. “How’s Ellis been doing at the office?”

“Pretty well,” Melvin answered without embellishment.

Freya raised an eyebrow, mildly surprised. It was rare to get even that much out of Melvin.

“What would you say he’s best at?”

At the question, Melvin shot Freya a couple of glances, as if weighing his words, clearly hesitant to speak his mind.

Freya remained poised, picking up on his silence. “What is it?”

“He’s got real potential for leadership,” Melvin finally said, after a beat of thought. “Everything I’ve handed him, he’s nailed. The guy’s sharp, has an eye for strategy, and consistently turns in flawless work.”

“I see,” Freya murmured.

was capable. He’d even adjusted to

her time, never

companies’ business on his own,” Freya instructed. “If he does a good job, we’ll

“Alright,” Melvin replied.

She figured Ellis would prefer something closer to home—make life a little smoother for

a suitable position came up nearby,

had

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settled, she returned to her

by in a

her promise to her friends, Freya didn’t stay late. When the time came, she

watching as Ellis got into Freya’s car,

he pulled out his phone and fired off a message to Freya. “I think your friend might be

meet

at an exclusive members-only club—favored by the city’s elite

there. Just as they reached the private room, Ellis got a call and