She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 977:

Freya and Ellis returned his greeting with matching warmth.

Noticing Alyssa and Ethan approaching from the parking area, Freya leaned toward Frederick and whispered subtle instructions. “The woman is Alyssa. Play your part convincingly but with restraint.”

“Consider it handled,” Frederick responded with a conspiratorial glance.

As the newcomers joined their circle, Ellis performed necessary introductions with practiced ease.

Frederick’s natural vivaciousness made his performance effortlessly convincing. Following preliminary pleasantries, he swept Alyssa away toward various entertainments, his smooth execution surprising both Ellis and Freya.

Ethan’s brow creased with unmistakable displeasure.

“Does Frederick truly possess such simplistic character?” Ethan questioned, disguising jealousy behind moral concern. “His immediate familiarity with Alyssa suggests questionable reliability.”

“His trustworthiness surpasses yours considerably,” Ellis countered with unruffled composure.

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