Chapter 1548:

“Just a casual meeting,” Kristian answered.

He had thought about catching them at a public event, but there’d be too many eyes. And Farrah might be on board with asking Isabella to invite the kids. It made more sense to go through someone Freya and Ellis weren’t especially close with.

“Everyone in our circle knows about you and Freya,” Kevin said, clearly unconvinced. “How do I know this isn’t just a ploy?”

“The meeting will be right here at your place,” Kristian assured him. “If it’ll ease your mind, beef up security or have someone keep tabs on me.” Kevin was still puzzled, trying to make sense of his motives.

Kristian asked plainly, “So, are we working together or not?”

“This isn’t about business.” Kevin glanced toward the staircase, where Jerome and Jasper were quietly studying. “Lately, Nina’s been keeping her distance from them. They haven’t hung out in days.”

Kristian’s brows lifted slightly. Did something happen between them?

but I can’t promise anything,” Kevin

enough,” Kristian replied. “As long as you give it an honest shot,

to speak

mentioned inviting Nina over, Jerome’s eyes dimmed. “Her brother doesn’t like her hanging out with us. She’s been

them both,” Kevin said as he ruffled Jerome’s hair. “Tell them we’ve got a brand new play area, and they’re

“You sure that’s okay?”


“Of course, dear.”

nodded and went to do

heard the new playground was finally finished, her excitement bubbled over. She turned to Jesse, her voice soft and pleading, “Jesse,

playground. If you want to play,

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a promise to go once it was done. If

Jesse sighed.

say we

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