She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 857:

“Dad!” Ethel cried out after hitting send, giving him a sharp look. “How could you just spring that on my boyfriend? Who does that?”

“The meeting has to take place sooner or later,” Hugh replied coolly.

“Whether now or later, it makes no difference.”

“Don’t you think that’s a bit too abrupt?”

“It’s fine to me.”

Ethel had no words.

Hugh had done it on purpose, no doubt. Then, to top it off, he added, “Don’t mention this to Mina. I’d like to have a one-on-one with your boyfriend.”

“Okay.” Ethel’s eyes shifted, guilt written all over her face.

at exactly 11:30 a.m., Hugh, Ethel, and Jarrett all arrived at

full suit, sharp and commanding. Just sitting there, he gave off an intimidating presence that had

was stronger than

why did he suddenly look like he was leading a corporate

it a bit too

I’m late.” The door swung open, and Freya walked in, her gaze gliding over the room. “Traffic was

always, was sleek and understated—simple

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in, she drew every eye

to maintain collapsed instantly. His eyes filled with bewilderment. Why on earth was she

exhaled in

Hugh had developed a favorable impression of Freya and was growing more familiar with

tension that had wrapped around Ethel and Jarrett

as nervous. But this time, the moment she walked in, all that stress from dealing with Hugh

her presence but stopped mid-sentence as his eyes flicked to his other daughter. Suddenly,