She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 766:

“Captain.” Not in her wildest imaginings would she have guessed this was what he truly desired.

Ellis caught the conflicted flicker in her expression and raised an eyebrow. “Yes?”

“The thing you’re asking for… I can’t give it to you for now.” Freya wavered—not out of selfishness, but because the company bore too much weight. “If there’s something else you want, maybe you could pick another.”

A sharp pang jabbed somewhere inside Ellis. Yet outwardly, he remained laid-back, basking in his usual lazy charm.

“But what if that’s the only thing I want?”

“You seriously can’t choose something else?”

“No.”

She had never once seen Ellis show even a hint of interest in the company before. Why

distress deepen, Ellis finally spoke, not wanting to pile on the pressure. “I’m just pulling your leg. Why’re you taking

him. But she could tell—he wasn’t joking. Not

so serious?” Ellis gave her a light flick on the forehead, chuckling as he teased, “Didn’t I just say I

herself.

paused, ever so briefly. Was she

had never been the kind of man drawn to wealth, fame, or status. He was someone who lived by principle, moved by a deep sense of justice. If he truly wanted the company, it had to be tied to some project or patent that mattered to him.

mild surprise, then let out a soft laugh. What a

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even give you most of it,” Freya added,

voice tinged with exasperated fondness, “what am I going to do

hesitated. “What?” Was he seriously reaching for something

Ellis gave her a playful knock on the head with his