Chapter 833:

“Hi, Freya.” Kristian’s tone shifted the instant he picked up, shedding the icy mask he had worn in the video.

Freya pressed a finger to the bridge of her nose, the crease between her brows deepening. “Why did you post that video?”

“I didn’t like people throwing stones at you,” Kristian replied, sincerity echoing in every word. “I wanted the world to see how amazing you are… and to know that I was the one who fell short.”

Freya had once told him that acknowledging mistakes was a sign of maturity and integrity.

“Don’t toss things online so carelessly again,” she advised, mindful of his fragile memory. “You represent Shaw Group now. Every word you say carries weight. Eyes are always watching. Understand?”

“Okay.” Kristian’s tone remained submissive. “I’ll do as you say.”

Freya was momentarily taken aback.

Without letting the moment hang in silence, Kristian added, “Does my grandpa really love playing chess?”

confirmed. “Why do

it… Afraid I’ll

she said soothingly. “Tell Isaac, and

to cheat during our games.” Freya was nearly at a loss for words. If he tried that trick once, his grandfather might overlook it. But if it became a pattern, it wouldn’t take a detective to

“Tomorrow, go to Gerard’s. He’ll get you the right tools and show

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it,” Kristian

so I’ll hang up now,” Freya said, not intending to draw the call out.

“I will!”

soft hum of affirmation, Freya

the line went dead, the warmth in Kristian’s expression evaporated. His smile dissolved, revealing a chill beneath—clear to anyone

Isaac’s dry remark as he appeared, phone in hand. “What’s

bristled, his tolerance for his father

him—recording app wide open. “Still so rude to

froze. Was Isaac born to be

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