She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 210

Chapter 210 I Can’t Say No

To Money

If Melvin really had a thing for Freya, then suddenly, everything clicked into place.

Like–Melvin, of all people? That emotionally unavailable guy had faked his own breakup just to weasel info.out of Gerard? And on top of that, even with his cushy salary, he’d still picked up a side hustle working with Freya?

All those thoughts tangled in Gerard’s head, stirring up a complicated mess of emotions.

He’d always figured Melvin was clueless when it came to relationships–never in a million years did he expect the guy to fall for someone before he did.

Pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose, Gerard gathered himself and decided to go to work. Melvin might’ve taken a leave of absence on his behalf, but Gerard figured the best way to clear his mind was to keep

busy.

While heading to the office, it hit him–his reaction to Melvin’s confession had been way too calm.

After mulling it over, Gerard pulled out his phone and fired off a voice message, chewing Melvin out for getting him drunk just to dig for secrets.

At that exact moment, Melvin happened to be wondering the same thing—was Gerard too chill about the whole thing? Seeing the message pop up, he felt a bit of relief wash over him and went right back to eating his lunch.

Melvin spent the rest of the afternoon tied up in office matters.

Meanwhile, once Gerard made it to the office, he got summoned straight to Kristian’s office.

Kristian glanced up from his desk and, in that usual deep baritone of his, asked, “Sobered up?”

“Yes.”

“How’s it feel, being duped?”

Caught off guard, Gerard’s head snapped up. How did Kristian know?

“Why didn’t I realize before that you’re this easy to crack?” Kristian sounded unimpressed, like Gerard’s defenses were paper–thin.

“It was… an accident.”

Gerard didn’t even try to defend himself. Deep down, he knew he’d kinda let it happen. “How’d you find out?”

“Melvin,” Kristian said, plain and direct.

“He told you?” Gerard was stunned. What was Melvin thinking? Why would he come clean to Kristian right after getting what he wanted?

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Kristian didn’t respond right away. His gaze drifted, recalling last night’s phone call. “Do you really know him?”

“Who?” Gerard blinked, then guessed based on the conversation, “Melvin?”

Kristian nodded,

“We’ve known each other a long time.”

Gerard didn’t see a reason to lie. “Same high school, same college. I actually wanted him to join Shaw Group at first, but he turned me down. Said he had other plans. He’s not big on talking, kind of stiff, but honestly? He’s

a good guy.”

What stood out most to Gerard was something from their school days–how Melvin once stepped in to defend

him.

Back in high school, Gerard had been the quiet type–good–looking, soft–spoken–not like now, with his polished smile and easy confidence.

Because of that soft image, he was picked on. Before Gerard could even react, Melvin had jumped in, kicked the bullies aside, and stood in front of him like a wall.

In that moment, Gerard thought Melvin was being reckless–he was only making himself the next target.

And yeah, Melvin did end up getting targeted. But he didn’t care. One by one–or even all at once–he took them on and knocked them down.

After that, they became close friends. And they’d been tight ever since.

“What else?” Kristian pressed.

“What exactly are you trying to find out?” Gerard asked, sensing Kristian wasn’t just asking for fun.

Kristian didn’t answer. He just stared, his silence loaded with pressure.

Gerard shifted uncomfortably. What was happening here? Why was Kristian giving him that look?

“If Freya offered you a billion to spill what I said to her grandfather, would you take it?“.

Kristian asked, straight as an arrow.

Gerard’s eyes lit up, a grin tugging at his lips. “A billion?”

“Yes.”

“Not a million–an entire billion?”

“Yes.”

“You’re my boss. Your secrets are safe with me,” Gerard answered, putting on his best loyal–employee face. “Not for a billion. Not even two.”

“Be honest.” Kristian’s voice dropped, colder than before.

“I can’t say no to money!” Gerard said quickly. Since his boss wanted the truth, he’d give it. This was not the

time to hesitate.

Kristian’s eyes narrowed.

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“Melvin didn’t agree,”

Kristian said it calmly, but his words landed with weight

Gerard might sell Kristian’s secrets to Freys, bot Melvia.

Gerard blinked, thoroughly lost now. “What are you getting at?

“Last night, I called you. He picked up,” Kristan and i like he was laying down cards Iker be go something out of you, so I asked him to name a price to keep it from Forga”

Gerard listened intently.

“He asked for a billion,” Kristian said, eyes locked on Gerard.

Gerard nearly choked, Melvin? A whole billion? What kind of guts did that guy have?

“I agreed. Then he asked for ten billion,” Kristian added

Gerard’s mouth twitched.