Chapter 1794 The Deal

I took her hand briefly. It was only a split second, but it felt like I had come in contact with a block of ice. My entire body shivered, but I held it back and forced out a smile. “Ms. Schmidt.”

 

Pursing her lip, Freja glanced at the bodyguard who was pinning my hands behind my back. He promptly left as instructed.

Before I realized what was going on, Freja said, “I’ve heard a lot about you, Ms. Stovall. To be honest, I admire you for your willingness to sacrifice for love.”

Why does that sound like an insult? I flashed an awkward smile and muttered, “You’re flattering me.”

 

“Please, relax. I mean every word I say.” Freja chuckled and took my hand, patting it lightly. She acted as though we were close friends.

However, I felt a chill going down my spine. On such an occasion where we were meeting with brand new identities, anyone would feel uncomfortable seeing how relaxed she was. It felt like my trump card had been exposed in advance.

Freja turned and returned to her seat. Crossing her legs, she said warmly,

 

glanced at Ashton and received his approval before

and me. Her gaze was

inch a couple. If we can collaborate, you’ll be known as

Ashton seemed anxious. “What do you mean, Ms. Schmidt? Don’t you

for her courage, that’s all. After all. I’m merely thirsty for

smirk. “Ms. Schmidt, you should get rid of the unrealistic notions in your mind. If the Stovall family is that easy to trick,

Ashton wasn’t

retired, his name can still be used as a

line, for he had been adhering to it for his entire life. They had no idea

sure about that, can we? There will always be a way,” Freja said calmly, ignoring

me. You should ask

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