She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 24

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Chapter 24 To Dispel Kristian’s Suspicions

“What’s the matter?” Ethel’s voice carried a note of concern as she caught the subtle shift in her sister’s

expression.

“Nothing. Get some rest,” Freya replied, her eyes darkening as she rose with her phone clutched in hand. “1. need to make a call outside.”

Ethel nodded.

Freya strode into the corridor and dialed Hugh’s number.

Hugh answered promptly, “Hello, Mina.”

“When did he extend the invitation?” Freya asked directly, cutting through any pleasantries.

“Just moments ago,” Hugh answered with unusual candor. “A manager from his branch office contacted my secretary, explaining that Kristian has taken significant interest in the Briggs Group’s latest project and wishes

to meet.”

Freya contemplated this information silently. Her instincts warned her that beneath the surface, something more complex was unfolding.

“Is declining an option?” she inquired.

“Not realistically,” Hugh explained from his business perspective. “A refusal might trigger Kristian’s suspicions.” “When is this meeting scheduled?” Freya asked.

“The manager proposed tomorrow, though it depends on my availability,” Hugh informed her.

“If genuine cooperation is the topic, proceed normally,” Freya strategized quickly. “Should he inquire whether you know me or have daughters beyond Sheila, simply deny it.”

Hugh paused, the phone heavy in his hand.

The thought crossed his mind that she might be seizing this opportunity to sever their father–daughter connection permanently.

After careful consideration, he ventured, “Doesn’t that seem rather severe?”

“What’s severe about it?” Freya responded coolly, her tone detached. “Until the divorce finalizes, I prefer to keep my identity concealed, and I want to avoid complications in the proceedings.”

The mention of divorce stirred conflicting emotions within Hugh.

After weighing his options, he conceded.

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They discussed additional details before Hugh asked, “Can you enlighten me about the situation between you two?”

“I’ll explain later,” Freya replied dismissively, effectively ending their conversation before returning to the ward.

Noticing Freya’s expression upon her return, Ethel immediately sensed something, her eyes twinkling with curiosity as she tentatively asked, “Did you call Dad?”

“Yes,” Freya admitted without hesitation.

“He’s missed you terribly these past two years,” Ethel offered, attempting to mediate. “He constantly worries about your wellbeing away from home.”

Freya remained silent.

Seeing another message from Hugh appear, she moved her fingers across the screen to respond.

“Mina,” Ethel began, her emotions complicated. “Would you tell me what happened between you and Dad?”

Throughout the past two years, she had repeatedly questioned her father about this.

Each time, Hugh skillfully deflected, inquiring about her studies or graduation plans, expertly avoiding her

questions.

She yearned to understand the truth.

“Nothing,” Freya replied, determined to shield her. “I’ll fetch you something to eat. Once you’re feeling better, let your boyfriend know you’re alright.”

At this mention, Ethel’s thoughts immediately diverted.

She nodded, a delicate blush spreading across her cheeks.

Freya departed from the hospital, instructing Frederick to watch over her sister.

Wandering aimlessly along the street outside, Freya’s mind circled back to her sister’s question from earlier.

She couldn’t bear to reveal Hugh’s actions to her.

Such knowledge would shatter her sister’s idealized image of their father and destroy her faith.

Since childhood, Hugh had embodied a superhero figure for Sheila, consistently fulfilling her every wish.

Freya desperately wanted her sister’s lifelong happiness preserved.

Those painful matters should remain exclusively between herself and Hugh.

Freya exhaled wearily, about to purchase food for Sheila when her phone vibrated against her palm.

Kristian’s name illuminated the screen.

She swiped to answer. “Hello.”

“How is your family faring?” Kristian inquired.

“Nothing serious,” Freya assured him.

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“Join me for dinner tomorrow evening,” Kristian stated directly, his voice resonating with depth and confidence, “Send me your address, and I’ll have Gerard collect you.”

Freya’s brows knitted together. “Dinner?”

“Indeed,” Kristian confirmed, his voice flowing pleasantly through the phone. “With the chairman of the Briggs

Group.”

Freya fell silent, thinking Kristian had become a genuine nuisance.

Kristian sat in his hotel room chair, studying the computer screen before him, which displayed Freya’s previous email. As he absorbed its contents, his eyes gradually darkened. “Didn’t you claim your father to be the Briggs Group’s chairman?” he questioned. “Your presence would facilitate our discussion considerably.”

“I’m not going,” Freya refused with unwavering certainty.

“If you don’t attend,” Kristian countered, determined to test her true identity, “the day after tomorrow, your missing person alert will appear on digital billboards outside every major mall in Alerith. Whoever locates you will receive a million.”

Freya fell silent, weighing her options carefully.

Kristian pressed his advantage. “I believe numerous individuals will eagerly pursue that reward.”

“Do I need to remind you that we’re in the midst of divorce proceedings?” Freya felt compelled to emphasize this point. “I have no interest in socializing with your circle. My previous claims were merely in jest.”

“Whether it was a joke will be verified tomorrow,” Kristian replied, no longer concealing his intentions.

Freya contemplated something briefly before responding. “Aren’t you concerned that Ashley in Jeucwell might discover us together in Alerith and dissolve into tears at the hospital?”

“She won’t,” Kristian stated with absolute conviction.

“So certain?” Freya questioned, skepticism evident in her voice.

“Yes,” Kristian affirmed simply.

Freya sighed. “Then you fundamentally misunderstand women. If you neglect to contact her for a month, promise to divorce me yet attend a dinner engagement with me, she’ll inevitably wonder whether your affections have waned or if you’ve developed feelings for me during our two–year marriage.”

Kristian dismissed her concerns. “She differs from you. Gerard has explained our arrangement to her, and she consented.”

Freya responded with a hollow “oh,” her tone deliberately devoid of emotion.

For other matters, Ashley might maintain her composure.

However, based on their hospital encounter, Ashley appeared to value her position as Kristian’s wife The more one cherished something, the more anxiety surrounded its potential loss.

…nensely.

Currently, Ashley was likely investigating whether they had divorced, what circumstances prevailed, and whether Kristian harbored any reluctance toward Freya.

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“Join me for dinner tomorrow evening.” Kristian stated directly, his voice resonating with depth and confidence. “Send me your address, and I’ll have Gerard collect you.”

Freya’s brows knitted together. “Dinner?”

“Indeed,” Kristian confirmed, his voice flowing pleasantly through the phone. “With the chairman of the Briggs

Group.”

Freya fell silent, thinking Kristian had become a genuine nuisance.

Kristian sat in his hotel room chair, studying the computer screen before him, which displayed Freya’s previous email. As he absorbed its contents, his eyes gradually darkened. “Didn’t you claim your father to be the Briggs Group’s chairman?” he questioned. “Your presence would facilitate our discussion considerably

“I’m not going.” Freya refused with unwavering certainty.

“If you don’t attend,” Kristian countered, determined to test her true identity, “the day after tomorrow, your missing person alert will appear on digital billboards outside every major mall in Alerith. Whoever locates you

will receive a million.”

Freya fell silent, weighing her options carefully.