She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1069:

Locke adjusted his glasses, eyes still wide. “What about you?”

Ellis stood, phone in hand, practically glowing. “I’m getting ready to propose. And plan a wedding. So unless the building’s on fire—don’t call for the next few months.”

Locke’s head was spinning. Ten months. That’s how long Ellis had been at Lambert Group. Just two. And now he was stepping back?

“Sir,” he called after him, brows furrowed.

Ellis paused. “What’s wrong?”

“Are you serious?” Locke asked, genuinely thrown.

Ellis answered without missing a beat, “Dead serious.”

“But didn’t the chairman ask you to properly manage the company?” Locke said, trying to stay respectful but clearly rattled. He’d pictured working side by side with Ellis and building something great. And now this? “If you want, I can line up a planner to help with the wedding stuff—keep your plate clear.”

head, tone firm. “When it comes to her, I want to handle it myself.

an issue. He could

help but wonder who exactly this woman was

boss mode. “Starting this month, your salary’s doubled. Your performance

suddenly energized. “Don’t worry about the company—you

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grabbed his keys and phone, and strolled

go, grinning to

bonuses? Money talked, alright.

Freya had no clue Ellis had already handed off company matters like it was nothing. She stared at his last message, a small smile playing at her lips. Anytime after they

him home to meet her dad. A marriage register could come a month or two

typed back a

looked like a little angel, peaceful and soft, her tiny fists

the hallway, Farrah was deep

they should, but Felipe could tell something was bothering her. He spoke up, gently but with conviction. “Don’t worry. I won’t tell my parents about the baby—and I won’t let them find out,