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.

briefly meeting Frederick’s with a knowing glance. “Got any

hesitation, Frederick offered,

to nudge Ellis toward a

like that,” Greta said, a hint of approval in her voice. She knew

a small

raise any objections

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seemed uncertain was

almost like a shy teenager. “Freya, I’d rather not play

silent for a

him. “Then what do you want to

Kristian suggested, his tone a little too casual. It was clear

Greta said, quickly adjusting to the change in

eyes flicked to Ellis, as

light, he’d go along

at Kristian, his gaze steady, and then replied with quiet finality,