She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 128

Chapter 128 Being Followed

From where Freya sat, the face of the man remained a mystery, but the voice and silhouette left no room for doubt–it was Edwin.

The last encounter at the hotel had been carefully orchestrated by Freya. She had hoped that by provoking Edwin, he would take the bait and give her the perfect opportunity to expose his wrongdoings.

That way, she could gather the evidence needed to send him behind bars.

But so far, nothing had gone awry.

“Melvin,” she called out, her voice steady.

“At your service,” came the prompt reply.

“Do you think your outfit today is fit for showcasing your fighting skills?” Freya asked, her mind already spinning a plan.

Melvin, who knew her intentions better than anyone, understood immediately. Without hesitation, he answered, “Yes.”

When Freya gave an order, it was as good as gospel, no matter the circumstances.

Freya nodded, feeling reassured. “Good.”

They finished their meal at a leisurely pace, and when the time came to pay, Freya raised her voice slightly, intending to catch Edwin’s attention and set the wheels of his plan into motion.

Just as she expected, as soon as she spoke, both Edwin and Vivien turned their heads toward her.

Freya’s voice was unmistakable, clear and melodic. Vivien, having heard it just moments ago, recognized it immediately. Edwin, too, remembered it all too well–the same voice that had echoed in the confines of the hotel room, the one that had driven him to near madness.

Sure enough, as soon as Freya finished paying and made her way to the door, Edwin approached her and Melvin, a smile playing at the corners of his lips. “Well, well, if it isn’t Ms. Briggs?”

Freya barely glanced his way, deliberately ignoring him as though he were a shadow passing through the room.

“Uncle Edwin, do you know her?” Vivien couldn’t hide her confusion, her brow furrowing as she spoke.

“Who exactly is this woman?”

“More than just knowing her,” Edwin responded with a touch of smirk, “I was the one who facilitated her… affair with Mr. Shaw.” He hadn’t heard the whole story of what had transpired at the hotel after he left, but he was sure of one thing: a woman like Freya wouldn’t escape the attention of Kristian.

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Men, after all, were weak to such allure.

Vivien blinked, processing the words. “Mr. Shaw?”

“I’ll explain it all to you later,” Edwin dismissed, not wanting to get into the details here. “You go on ahead, and

I’ll catch up with you when I have a moment.”

“No! You have to teach her a lesson today!” Vivien snapped, her anger ring. “She’s the one who spoke ill of

me to Mr. Briggs, which led to him kicking me out.”

Edwin raised an eyebrow, amusement dancing in his eyes.

He turned toward Freya, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “It seems you have quite the knack for getting involved with men–first Mr. Shaw, then Mr. Briggs.”

Vivien looked between them, trying to piece things together, though she was still confused. “What do you mean?”

Edwin’s grin widened. “She was once intimate with Mr. Shaw. Now that he has lost interest, she’s moved on to Hugh Briggs. She must have coaxed him to fire you.”

Vivien’s face contorted in shock as realization dawned. “You mean she’s involved with him in that way?”

Edwin nodded solemnly, as if delivering a cold, hard fact. “Yes.”

Vivien recoiled, her mind racing. “But he’s too old for her!” Her voice was harsh, yet there was genuine confusion beneath the surface.

“In their line of work, financial incentives tend to trump age differences,” Edwin mused, studying Freya’s face. She was undeniably attractive. “Honestly, even if he were seventy, I wouldn’t be surprised if she made a move on him.”

Vivien recoiled in disgust.

Freya had been listening intently, her face unreadable. When they finished speaking, she turned to Melvin and calmly asked, “Done recording?”

“Yes,” Melvin replied, his tone as professional as ever.

“Good,” Freya said. “Tomorrow, compile the evidence and file a lawsuit against Edwin Newman for defamation. and libel. We’ll pursue criminal charges.”

Melvin nodded, his expression serious. “Understood.”

Edwin’s face fell. If Freya was indeed involved with Hugh, then taking him to court would be an open–and–shut

case.

He couldn’t allow this to happen.

“I didn’t slander anyone!” Edwin protested, stepping forward to block their path, his voice rising. “Everything I said was the truth!”

Freya didn’t spare him another glance, her voice cutting through the air like a blade. “Tell that to the judge.” With that, she turned and walked away, her steps unwavering.

She was certain Edwin would send someone to follow her and she was waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

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She believed it would only make her case stronger.

“Stop right there!” Edwin called, trying to catch up, but he was too slow.

Vivien was still puzzled. “Uncle, why are you so upset? If it’s all true, let her sue.”

Edwin’s face twisted with panic. “You don’t understand. Without evidence, it’ll look like I’m lying!”

He had no idea whether Freya and Kristian were involved, nor did he know if Freya had anything to do with Hugh

He remembered her mentioning she had once been Ethel’s bodyguard, and it was possible that Hugh had fired Vivien because of Ethel’s influence.