She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 865:

“That’s easy. Trent can handle him,” Ellis answered calmly. He had already thought it through.

Trent gave a subtle nod, adjusting his glasses with ease. “Leave it to me.”

By the time the clock struck seven, Freya and Kristian had arrived. As soon as they walked in, Ellis stood up and motioned toward the seat next to him.

Freya walked over and sat beside him without much thought, unaware of the subtle arrangement behind it.

Watching her settle so easily, her friends exchanged quiet glances and let out a collective breath.

Step one—complete.

After a light meal to take the edge off their hunger, the group shifted focus to the next part of the plan: games.

They usually played deduction games, but tonight was different. The goal was to help Ellis get closer to Freya, which meant changing things up.

suggested, her eyes briefly meeting Frederick’s with a knowing

offered,

nudge Ellis toward a confession—and with

of approval in her voice. She knew exactly where this was headed.

a

raise any

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uncertain was Kristian. He tugged

sleeve, his unease evident, almost like a shy teenager. “Freya, I’d

room fell silent for

“Then what do

little too casual. It was clear he had planned this. What he really

for me,” Greta said, quickly adjusting to the

to Ellis,

the green light,

didn’t rush his response. He glanced at Kristian, his gaze