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Chapter 14 Getting Bold

With The Flattery, Aren’t…

“It seems you and Freya share a close bond,” Felipe remarked, his curiosity piqued. He studied Trent’s expression, probing for unspoken truths.

“We’ve known each other for years,” Trent replied smoothly. “Our bond has always been strong

Felipe leaned toward Kristian, his voice a hushed whisper. “They’re clearly just friends. If there were anything more between them, wouldn’t it have happened by now? Why wait?”

“Shut up,” Kristian muttered, his chest tightening with an emotion he refused to name.

Freya wasn’t one to suffer slights quietly–she made sure those who crossed her regretted it.

Her gaze settled on Zander, calm and deliberate. “Mr. Loftus, I’ve always admired your integrity. You strike me as the kind of man who’d make an excellent husband.”

The room froze, confusion flickering across every face. No one could follow her sudden shift in tone.

“Where’s this coming from?” Zander asked, his eyes darting to Kristian, whose expression had darkened.

“I saw you on that dating show,” Freya said, her voice laced with quiet amusement. “Your perspective on love and commitment was… refreshingly principled.”

Zander blinked, utterly lost.

“What did he say?” Felipe interjected, leaning forward.

Freya’s smile was razor–thin. “They posed a hypothetical–what if your idealized first love returned after marriage? Would you leave your spouse for them? His answer was the only one that made sense.”

Felipe’s gaze snapped to Kristian. The unspoken parallel hung in the air.

Zander stiffened as realization struck.

As for that hypothetical, his response had been scathing: only a selfish fool would abandon their vows for a, ghost of the past.

Now, with Kristian leaving Freya for Ashley, the irony was unbearable.

“Well? What’d you say?” Felipe nudged him impatiently.

Zander exhaled, ignoring the question. Instead, he locked eyes with Kristian. “Kristian… you’re making a

mistake.”

A heavy silence fell over the group.

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Chapter 14 Getting Bold With The Flattery, Aren’t We

Kristian’s jaw clenched. “Getting bold with the flattery, aren’t we?”

His temper simmered, barely restrained.

Zander rubbed his temple, choosing his words carefully. Back then, he’d spoken hypothetically.

Now that he knew Kristian was divorcing Freya for Ashley, he was certain Kristian would come to regret his

decision.

“I have business to attend to.” Kristian stood abruptly, shooting Felipe and Zander a warning look “Pemember

what I told you.”

They nodded stiffly.

As Kristian passed Freya, his dark gaze flicked to her, then Trent. “If you’re serious about her, be ready to hand over your fortune. She’s got expensive tastes.”

Trent didn’t miss a beat. “She can have every last penny. It’s hers if she wants it.”

Kristian’s hands curled into fists at his sides.

Even Felipe and Zander stiffened–Trent’s words were a declaration, not a jest.

Hope you two dive into that relationship quickly–it should be quite the adventure!” Kristian spat, storming out before the suffocating tension choked him completely.

Trent followed Freya out, and soon they were in his car.

Freya shot him a sidelong glance, her disapproval evident. “Why did you provoke him like that?”

“Your father sent me to assist you–he instructed me to say those things.” Trent’s lips curved into a faint, knowing smile, his demeanor effortlessly commanding. “Though I admit, the rift between you two is… deeper

than I expected.”

“It wasn’t always this way.” Freya slumped back against the seat, exhaustion creeping into her voice. “I don’t know what’s gotten into him today.”

“Jealousy,” Trent stated plainly, as if diagnosing a simple fact.

Freya’s mouth twitched in disbelief. “Don’t be absurd,” she scoffed. She knew Kristian had been obsessed with Ashley for years. The idea of him being jealous over her was laughable.

“Sometimes, men don’t recognize their own emotions until it’s too late.” Trent’s eyes glinted with quiet amusement. “He’ll only realize what he’s lost when you’re truly gone.”

Freya said nothing. The way Trent spoke, so matter–of–fact, made it sound inevitable.

“If he begged you to remarry him… you’d refuse, wouldn’t you?” Trent asked, watching her closely.

“Yes.” The answer left her lips without hesitation. “Even if he is jealous–which he’s not–it changes nothing. I

gave him six months to reconsider. He didn’t.”

“Good.” Trent’s shoulders relaxed slightly.

“When are you heading back to Alerith?” Freya changed the subject.

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