She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1079:

Freya’s eyes widened in horror. “Ahem!” She coughed loudly, trying to catch Melvin’s attention.

Melvin paused just long enough to catch the cue. “Well, yes,” he replied without missing a beat. “There’s an urgent document that needs her attention right now. Is she with you? Could you remind her for me?”

Ellis’s lips curved into a knowing smile.

Of course Melvin would cover for her. The man had been her right hand for years.

“Melvin’s on the line,” Ellis said mildly, handing Freya the phone while watching her closely.

Freya accepted it with the composure of a poker player. “Hi, Melvin. This is Freya speaking.”

“The client’s waiting. Could you check the document I just sent over?” Melvin’s performance was flawless, earning him his reputation as her best assistant.

“Got it. I’ll take care of it right away,” she said, voice cool and professional.

a triumphant look. “See? I told you. I had something to do. I

eyebrow but said nothing

“Can I go now?”

slight nod. “Go

off like a shot, vanishing up the

with that faint smile of

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her

seconds later. “Who’s in charge between

What kind of question was

he followed up. “Don’t tell

screen and quickly typed back. “He’s not.” There was no way she’d admit to that. She

I just felt… I can see your position

tightening. “He’s not in

dripping with disbelief. He had concluded that Freya was under Ellis’s thumb—and her

frustration and the urge to defend herself. She knew that the more she tried to explain, the deeper she’d dig herself in. But staying silent would mean surrendering the narrative