She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 975:

Ellis observed from his peripheral vision how Ethan’s appetite had noticeably diminished, frustration etching itself into the contours of his expression.

Freya turned toward Alyssa, her voice warm with invitation. “Why don’t you leave with us later? The two don’t have much planned today, making it an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with them.”

“I’d love to,” Alyssa agreed without hesitation.

“Count me in as well!” Ethan suddenly interjected, his voice cutting through the conversation.

Every pair of eyes at the table swiveled toward him, and Alyssa felt a fragile spark of hope ignite within her—a hope she knew she should have suppressed.

“I’ve heard rumors about two women who maintain close relationships with Trent.” Ethan maintained a facade of perfect nonchalance. “Why not extend invitations to them as well? I might as well explore potential romantic connections for myself.”

Alyssa’s momentary hope crumbled instantly, prompting her to mock him with barely concealed disappointment. “How could you possibly pursue anything meaningful when your evenings disappear into the pulsing lights of nightclubs?”

nightclubs merely constitutes harmless entertainment,” Ethan defended himself, his tone bordering on indignation. “It’s not as

not committing any moral transgressions—just flirting shamelessly with every woman who crosses your path,” Alyssa countered with arctic

himself without a convincing

they had practically thrust two women into his company, and before he

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person retreated into the labyrinth of their private

they dined, Ellis discreetly messaged their group chat, inquiring about everyone’s availability

huge debt of gratitude to Greta and Frederick for playing matchmaker, so treating them to a meal felt only right. He planned to announce that he and Freya were officially a couple now. After his message appeared in the chat, responses

private messages began pouring into Ellis’s

actively pursuing Freya? What compels you to introduce another woman to

collective eyebrows! Their social circle traditionally

concerned text followed. “Have