Chapter 1228:

“Why not give her a ring?” Ellis said, his tone casual but firm. “Whatever she claims later, I’m sure this is their little scheme. You’d be wise to steer clear,” Freya gave a quiet hum of agreement, her voice warm.

With a swift motion, Ellis slipped his hand into his pocket and cut the call, his face unreadable.

Once upon a time, Freya’s sharp mind would’ve caught this trick in a heartbeat. But pregnancy had softened her focus, slowing her quick wit just a touch. Still, she outshone most with her cleverness.

Freya tapped Greta’s number, her resolve steady.

Greta, muttering about Ellis’s sly tricks, answered the call, her tone a mix of irritation and amusement.

Freya asked, her voice clear, “When are you slipping away? I’ll have your back.” Ellis’s brow furrowed, puzzled by her words.

eyes widened, caught off guard by the

stole a glance at the man beside her, nerves fluttering in her chest. “I’ll make sure no one—not

this coming. Freya was ready to go toe-to-toe with Ellis for her sake, and

said, her

of what might happen next. His eyes softened

short break from the chaos. But then she thought of Freya’s thoroughness. If Freya hid her tracks, no

Freya asked, her brow


Was Greta scared of crossing

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game will be gone,” Greta explained, picturing the frustrated face of her pursuer when he nearly nabbed

She knew he’d make sure

threatening you?” Freya pressed, concern lacing her

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