She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 30

Chapter 30 I Insist She Remains Untouched…

“I don’t know. I asked her, but she kept it to herself,” Hugh replied, his voice trailing off into silence.

When he attempted to probe further, Freya had cautioned him against involvement, insisting she would address the matter personally. Yesterday, when he followed up about the results, she had deftly changed the subject, reminding him of his responsibility to collect Ethel from the hospital.

Ethel paused, weighing whether to unveil her thoughts to her father.

Hugh noticed her reluctance. “What’s troubling you?”

“Perhaps she withheld information to spare you from an awkward position.” Ethel had reached this conclusion after her emotions settled.

Hugh stiffened. “What exactly are you suggesting?”

“During my attack, I glimpsed someone beyond the alley–Cheryl’s younger brother.” Ethel revealed, the memory crystallizing as her health improved. “I informed Mina, and she directed me to keep you in the dark.”

Hugh’s eyes fixed momentarily, his expression hardening.

Ethel yearned for reconciliation between her sister and father. “Whatever wedge stands between you two, beneath it all, you still care deeply for each other. Why not bridge this divide through honest conversation?”

Hugh remained wordless, shrouded in remorse. He longed to engage in meaningful dialogue with Freya, yet recognized she would forever withhold forgiveness.

“You’ve yet to fully mature,” Hugh murmured, avoiding elaboration. “I’ll explain when you’re ready to

understand.”

“I’ve reached nineteen–legally an adult,” Ethel countered, emotions swirling beneath her composed exterior. “I’m no longer the child who begged for sweets and dissolved into tears at the first sign of hardship.”

Still, Hugh maintained his silence.

He and Freya shared an unspoken pact to shield this matter until Ethel secured happiness in her life.

Frustration bubbled within Ethel. Her sister refused to speak, her father likewise. Were they conspiring to keep her eternally ignorant?

Her phone vibrated repeatedly, announcing incoming messages.

She unlocked the screen, discovering several images from Frederick.

“Freya and Kristian are locked in confrontation!” Jackson wrote. “He’s deliberately humiliating her, making a spectacle. Hurry–she needs backup.”

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Ethel examined the photos, revealing an opulent private chamber where her sister and Kristian engaged in a

tense standoff.

Even through the digital lens, violence seemed imminent.

“Johnny, take us to Savory Haven immediately,” Ethel commanded the driver with urgency.

Savory Haven operated as an exclusive establishment catering to celebritie and business elites.

Ordinary people stood no chance of entry.

Based on Frederick’s photos, the setting appeared to be a business dinner. Among those present were her sister, Kristian, and several recognizable faces.

Hugh observed her sudden distress. “What’s happening?”

“Mina and Kristian are in a confrontation,” Ethel explained, her voice tense with concern. “Frederick didn’t share all the details, but apparently Kristian is deliberately making things difficult for her.”

“Johnny, take the shortcut,” Hugh commanded, parental concern surging through him at the mention of Freya’s predicament.

Frederick sat rigid with anxiety.

His father had insisted he attend, describing it as a valuable networking opportunity with a business legend. The invitation seemed impossible to decline.

Yet he never anticipated the legendary figure would be Kristian himself.

And to complicate matters further, Freya was present as well!

“Unable to handle a few drinks, yet presuming to discuss business?” Kristian remarked from his position at the table’s head. Impeccably dressed in his tailored suit, he regarded her with cool indifference. “Do you truly believe your appearance alone grants you access to financial opportunities in this establishment?”

Freya felt the beginnings of a migraine pulsing behind her temples.

She had arrived with the express purpose of confronting Edwin Newman, Cheryl’s older brother.

Although evidence suggested Emil Newman, Cheryl’s younger sibling, was directly responsible for Ethel’s incident, Freya recognized the manipulative influence of Edwin–widely known for his cunning nature- orchestrating events from behind the scenes.

With legal avenues exhausted against Edwin, Freya needed to address the matter personally. Anyone threatening Ethel’s wellbeing would face her unwavering opposition.

Kristian’s unexpected presence caught her completely off guard.

“I have no interest in engaging in arguments with you today,” she responded with deliberate detachment.

Kristian’s entourage quickly intervened with their flattery. “Mr. Shaw extends you the courtesy of a drink offer. Why do you remain standing there, unresponsive?”

“How did this establishment permit entry to such a woman?”

“One cannot deny her striking appearance, though.”

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Frederick barely dared to breathe throughout the exchange.

Not because of the cutting remarks from those seated at the table, but because he recognized they were inviting catastrophe. The last individual who treated Freya with such disrespect now went to extraordinary lengths to avoid crossing her path!

“Mr. Shaw, women of her type require firm handling.” Edwin remarked, his polished appearance contradicting his crude vernacular. “Escort her to a hotel room, and she’ll quickly become compliant.”

Kristian’s glacial gaze shifted deliberately. “Is that your assessment?”

“Without question!” Edwin leered at Freya while continuing. “Mr. Shaw, should you require it, I can arrange accommodations immediately and ensure her delivery.”

Several attendees subtly furrowed their brows, perplexed by Kristian’s willingness to associate with someone of

Edwin’s character.

Edwin’s company not only ranked as a minor enterprise, but his notorious weakness for women repelled even casual acquaintances!

“Very well,” Kristian agreed with unsettling calm. “However, I insist she remains untouched beforehand.”

His inscrutable gaze settled on Freya, concealing the anger building within him.

He felt compelled to demonstrate the genuine viciousness men could exhibit, believing nothing less would convey his message effectively.

“I guarantee it!” Edwin beamed with unwarranted confidence. “She’ll arrive at your accommodations completely (untouched for your exclusive attention.”

Kristian maintained his silence, an oppressive atmosphere radiating from his presence.