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.

but each time, Kristian’s cold eyes came to mind. If Kristian ever found out he had spoken, there would

Freya responded softly, “Alright.”

guard. That was it? She

up and asked,

curious about why he’s in town?” Felipe had hoped she’d at least hazard a guess, but he

was absolutely crucial,


paused briefly, then said

mouth, hesitated, and then turned and left without saying

Kevin stared at the unexpected visitor in his living room, his typically

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

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skeptical. A partnership? He narrowed his eyes at him. “Can’t say I see any reason

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 need a favor in

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