She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 194

Chapter 194 Can You Really

Protect Me

Kristian felt a dull, unbearable weight settle in his chest, the kind that sank deeper with every breath.

He didn’t utter another word and quietly descended the stairs.

Liam didn’t press him for answers, nor did he offer any help. If Kristian truly needed something, Liam knew he’d ask.

“Kristian,” he called out, quickening his steps to catch up with his brother.

Kristian’s thoughts were entirely consumed by Freya. “What is it?”

“If you keep dragging your feet, Freya’s never gonna end up being my sister–in–law again,” Liam reminded him pointedly.

Kristian glanced sideways at him, unimpressed. Did Liam seriously think he needed his unsolicited advice?

“Do you need me to help you win her back?” Liam offered, his grin betraying his amusement. “I mean, I can’t promise she’ll fall for you again, but I can at least try to keep her from hating your guts.”

Kristian was even less impressed now. Was this what Liam thought counted as help?

He didn’t hesitate. “No, thanks.”

“You sure?” Liam pressed.

Kristian didn’t answer. He just picked up his pace, heading for the hall downstairs.

Not long after they left; a shadowy figure appeared in the room they’d just vacated. After scanning the area with sharp eyes, the person pulled out a phone and made a call.

Thanks to the time difference, it was midday on the other end.

When the call connected, the person on the line spoke casually. “How are things going?”

“Everything’s moving along as planned.”

“Any anomalies?”

“None.”

With that, the call ended–and the person dialed another number, this time to Ashley in Alerith.

Ashley’s nerves were already fraying when the call came in.

Remembering what Freya had told her earlier, she grabbed a different phone and started recording before answering. “Hello.”

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The phone she was speaking into had been rigged by him. If he suspected she was recording, he’d know.

She had to use another device.

“Keep a close eye on Kristian and Freya’s relationship for the time being,” the man’s voice came through slowly, with unsettling precision. “Check if Freya is pregnant in a month.”

Ashley’s heart thudded wildly in her chest. “Okay.”

“Ashley,” he said her name suddenly.

Her breath caught. Even the way he said it sent a chill through her bones.

Before she could reply, his voice returned–gentle but laced with venom, a low chuckle curling at the end. “Behave yourself over there. You know exactly what’ll happen if you cross me.”

Her fingers clenched the phone so tightly her knuckles turned white, cold sweat beading in her palms. She could barely breathe.

“You understand?” he asked.

“Y–Yes…” Ashley forced the word out, every syllable trembling

The man seemed pleased. Before ending the call, he added, “Good girl.”

As the line went dead, Ashley slumped into her chair, drained and trembling

In that moment, the idea of turning her back on Freya crossed her mind. If that man ever discovered her betrayal, she’d be done for.

But then, Freya’s earlier words echoed in her mind, and doubt crept in.

While she was still deep in thought, her phone buzzed twice.

On instinct, she picked it up and stared at the message. “Remember your place. Don’t think you can escape my control through Kristian and Freya. You know what I am capable of.”

A shiver sliced down her spine. Her face went ghostly pale. Her first thought was that he’d found her out.

Panic set in as her mind spiraled. She wanted to call Freya–but feared the risk.

Before she could make a decision, her other phone rang. Seeing Freya’s name on the screen, she froze.

She hesitated, unsure whether to answer.

The phone rang six or seven times without an answer. Freya assumed Ashley might be asleep or in the shower and was about to hang up, intending to try again later.

But Ashley picked up at the last second. “Hello.”

Since she’d answered, Freya got right to the point. “Has he contacted you?”

Ashley’s heart nearly stopped. What was happening? Why did it feel like everyone was watching her?

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Freya stood beside the pool behind the hotel, her figure merging with the night. After a pause, she spoke again.

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“He has…” Ashley’s voice was barely above a whisper.

Freya instantly sensed something was off. “What’s wrong?”

Ashley stayed quiet. She wasn’t sure if she should reveal everything.

“Can you really protect me?” she finally asked, after what felt like an eternity.

“As long as you follow what I say, I’ll keep you safe,” Freya assured her. “But you can’t keep anything from me.”

Trusting Ashley was a gamble–but one Freya was willing to take.

Just in case, she had prepared for betrayal. Even if Ashley turned on her, Freya still had a Plan B.

Hearing her words, Ashley–though still torn–chose to believe her. She recounted what had happened, including the threatening message.

“You think he really knows we’re working together?” Ashley bit her lip hard, dreading what might happen if he did.

Freya’s voice was steady. “No.”

“Why not?”