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.

seat. Crossing her legs, she said warmly,

 

Ashton and received

sitting, I looked up to see Freja scrutinizing Ashton and me. Her gaze was narrowed

you look every inch a couple. If we

Ashton seemed anxious. “What do you mean, Ms.

all. After all. I’m merely thirsty for talents,” Freja replied. Her smile faded away, but the glint in

in your mind. If the

Ashton wasn’t praising

his name can

line, for he had been adhering to it for his entire

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

“Don’t ask me. You should ask Nathaniel about it.” He sounded like he had nothing

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