She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 790:

Kristian nodded dutifully, agreeing without resistance.

Everything he did felt so effortlessly genuine that Freya missed any deeper signals, brushing it off as the result of a neglected “child” craving love.

When Ellis saw her emerge, he rose and asked, “How is he?”

“I’ve come to realize I haven’t been around enough lately, and that might be why he’s been clinging more,” Freya explained softly. “He admitted he was wrong and said he’ll apologize to you once he feels better.”

“That’s it?” Ellis sounded a bit taken aback. Was Kristian’s acting really that convincing?

Freya gave a slight nod.

Since they weren’t going to visit Lawrence that day, Ellis didn’t stick around. He told Freya he’d prepare lunch, then turned and left.

Once home, Ellis made a phone call.

The person on the other end picked up with obvious excitement in their voice. “Mr. Lambert! You finally called! Are you planning to return and take over the family business?”

for this moment. Persistence, at last, seemed to have paid

exactly,” Ellis

Cullen’s enthusiasm deflated.

Group for me? Focus on his personality,” Ellis said, his voice casual as he reclined lazily on the couch. “Also, find out what Lawrence

only people—not algorithms—could properly

the sudden investigation?” Locke asked,

voice steady with calculated intent.

Locke lit up.

question laced with

carried more weight

a week,” Locke said quickly, filled with

responded with

he was about to end the call, Locke—his appetite for

“What?”

from your parents that you’ve been lying low because you’re chasing a girl?”

visits home became scarce. This rumor felt