Chapter 881:

Typically, Freya’s headstrong nature would have compelled her to walk away without a second thought after such treatment.

But her current mission required she keep Kristian emotionally stable until Lawrence’s return, which meant taking a different approach than direct confrontation.

“Ms. Briggs…” Gerard’s voice wavered with clear unease.

With methodical precision, Freya pulled the master key card from her pocket. She bypassed the courtesy of knocking entirely, swiping the card and pushing the door open with unwavering determination.

Gerard raised his eyebrows in mild surprise. When had Freya gotten that card?

A flicker of delight crossed Kristian’s face when he saw her enter, but he quickly masked it with a cold expression. “Is this how the Briggs Group ensures security in its hotels? Letting anyone waltz in with a master key?”

“Do you want to switch hotels?” Freya replied, her calmness unsettling. “I’ll cover the cost.”

offer. Was money really the issue

not, then come back with me,” Freya continued, taking control of the situation and steering the conversation toward her goal. “You’re still unwell. Stop running

you,” Kristian retorted impulsively, the words slipping out before he could

enough to feel the warmth of each other’s breath,

gaze involuntarily drifted to her flawless skin. From this close proximity, he could feel the warmth of her breath and see the

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her so near him strangely dissolved the anger that had been

maintain his composure as his gaze remained

With surprising dexterity, she reached for his tie and swiftly unraveled it

actions bewildered Kristian and

moment, both men entertained the thought that Freya might be using

disappeared almost as quickly as it had come. They both knew her too well—she would never resort to seduction as a tactic. A

Freya had already secured the tie firmly

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