Chapter 1547:

“It’s nothing serious,” Felipe finally said after some internal wrestling. He gave up the truth anyway. “Kristian’s in town. Did you know that?”

Freya froze, momentarily stunned. That name hadn’t been mentioned in ages. “There’s a Shaw Group branch here. Isn’t it normal for him to visit?” Freya replied, keeping her voice steady.

“He didn’t come for business,” Felipe said, stopping himself from revealing too much. “Do you want to see him?”

Freya studied his face. “Did something happen to him?”

“No,” Felipe answered quickly, almost too quickly.

Freya watched him closely, waiting for more.

Felipe hesitated repeatedly, wanting to say that Kristian missed her and couldn’t let go, coming to Alerith specifically to see her children.

opened his mouth a few times, but each time, Kristian’s cold eyes came to mind. If Kristian ever found out he had spoken, there would be consequences. “Forget it,” Felipe finally said, getting

Freya responded softly, “Alright.”

caught off guard. That was it? She wasn’t going to ask anything

linger, Freya looked up and asked, “Is there

why he’s in town?” Felipe had hoped

it was absolutely crucial,


briefly, then said with calm

hesitated, and then turned

unexpected visitor in his living room, his typically composed face twitching

discuss a partnership,” Kristian replied, his presence calm but

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him. “Can’t say I see any reason for us to be working

to find a design instructor for Donna Russell, haven’t

acted without a plan. “I can put you in touch with Ciara Lynn. But I’ll

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