She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 51

Chapter 51 Freya Was Not

Without Allies

Freya’s movements stilled, hesitation flickering across her face.

With a sharp turn of her head, she eyed the approaching figure of Lionel. Gently placing her fork down, she stood, her voice tinged with a mix of surprise and curiosity. “Lionel? What are you doing here?”

Lionel closed the distance with a worried frown, eyeing the meager contents of her plate. “Is this really all you’re having for lunch?” His voice carried a weight of concern that filled the space between them.

“Oh, this? Just nibbling on something small,” she assured him. Then she quickly added with genuine concern, “Have you managed to eat yet? If not, I can ask someone to whip something delightful for you.”

Lionel’s eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze piercing as it locked onto hers.

He leaned in, lowering his voice to a confidential whisper. “Can you actually get them to do that for you?” Caught off–guard, Freya’s smile faltered as she bit her lower lip, pondering her next words carefully.

In a sudden burst of seriousness, Lionel’s tone hardened. “Freya, I need to know–has Kristian forced you to stay here? Are you being kept here against your will?”

Freya’s heart skipped a beat. She masked her turmoil with a forced smile and lied to him smoothly. “Absolutely

Tiot”

She hoped her reassurance would dampen his worries. Honestly, if she really wanted out, not a single one of them could stand in her way. She chose to remain here, deliberately avoiding any bothersome issues or contentious discussions with Kristian concerning Ashley.

“Then why can’t anyone reach you on your phone?” Lionel probed further.

“Earlier, someone kept bombarding me with calls, which I found rather irritating, so I decided to turn my phone off” Freya delivered her explanation with flawless poise.

A hint of concern deepened the lines on Lionel’s weathered face.

He believed it unseemly to interfere overly in the younger generation’s affairs. Without any admission from freys, he found himself at a standstill.

At that moment, Kristian made his entrance.

Noticing Freya and Lionel engaged in conversation in the living room, his brow creased slightly, and he epproached with his typical aloof air “Grandpa”

Lionel’s expression stayed cold, unmoved “Treya’s coming with me. She’ll be at the family home for a few days.” Freya looked bewildered

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A hint of concern deepened the lines on Lionel’s weathered face.

He believed it unseemly to interfere overly in the younger generation’s affairs. Without any admission from Freya, he found himself at a standstill.

At that moment, Kristian made his entrance.

Noticing Freya and Lionel engaged in conversation in the living room, his brow creased slightly, and he approached with his typical aloof air. “Grandpa.”

Lionel’s expression stayed cold, unmoved. “Freya’s coming with me. She’ll eat the family home for a few days.” Freya looked bewildered,

Kristian countered immediately, “No way.”

“Treya hasn’t even had a chance to speak, why do you reject the idea so hastily?” Lionel’s concern for Freya’s well–being overshadowed his desire to meddle. Despite her impending divorce from his grandson, he wished nothing but her happiness.

“I need to discuss some issues with her.” Kristian fabricated smoothly. “Until the divorce decree come through, she’ll be occupied.”

Lionel turned to face Freya, his eyes searching her face. “Is that really the case, Freya?”

Freya nodded. “Yes,” she confirmed, her voice steady and serene.

in situations such as these, Freya and Kristian had a mutual understanding to resolve their matters independently, without drawing the elders into their concerns.

Lionel grasped the essence of their agreement.

His visit served a dual purpose. If Freya confessed to being held against her will, he was prepared to whisk her away to safety, ensuring her freedom. Conversely, if she remained silent on the matter, his very presence would signal a caution to Kristian, reinforcing that Freya was not without allies.

As he mulled over these thoughts, a whirlwind of emotions tangled within him.

(Eventually, he addressed Kristian with a tone laced with displeasure, “Follow me, we need to have a word.” Compliant, Kristian trailed behind him.

Their conversation spanned roughly ten minutes.

“I’ve delivered my message,” Lionel declared firmly. “Should you dare to confine Freya or subject her to any #testant, be prepared to face severe repercussions.”

“Understood,” Kristian responded, though a shadow seemed to pass over his eyes, hinting at the turmoil

Before departing. Lionel ensured that Freya was provided with exquisite food and refreshing beverages. He shared several sincere and meaningful words with her, leaving her with reassurances of his support.

After his departure, the atmosphere within the villa felt markedly different. Freya, Kristian, and the nearly

the sheppards were the only souls left in the sprawling estate.

Knetian, still dressed sharply in his suit, cast a cold glance at the half–eaten food on the table and scoffed, “Wow, $66t know playing the victim was one of your hidden talents.”

Freya don’t even spare him a look. She couldn’t be bothered to reply.

She had planned to finish hey meal, but her appetite had vanished. Now, she just sat there in silence.

The quiet grated on Kristian’s nerves. He couldn’t stand being ignored–especially when it was just the two of Chews in the room. “tad you not hear the?”

4 heard you,” Freya replied coldly, not even turning her head.

Uh, you heard mom bad decided to ignore me?”

“There’s so rude swing 1 have to answer when a dog barks.” Freya shot back with a sly smirk. “Bark all you want boesn’t mean it repared to engage

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Kristian clenched his jaw so tight. She really just called him a dog!

“You can get out now,” he snapped, the last thread of his patience fraying. “If you stir up more trouble before the divorce is finalized, don’t expect me to hold back.”

Freya raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. “Are you under some grand illusion about your own behavior?” She folded her arms and leaned back slightly, her voice laced with sarcasm. “Because as far as I can tell, I’m the one taking the hits here, while you’re the one kicking up dust. And you call that holding back?”

He wasn’t holding back at all, yet he was a master at singing his own praises.

Kristian’s face remained unyielding, cold as stone. “If you were innocent, accusations wouldn’t be necessary.” Freya withdrew the only hundred–dollar bill from her wallet and thrust it at him.

Confusion clouded Kristian’s features.

“Get your head examined,” Freya declared, her patience fraying. “This one’s on me.”

With those final words, she ascended the stairs, fetched her phone, and marched out of the villa, leaving Kristian brooding in her wake.

Once she was beyond the confines of the villa, Freya hailed a cab to take her home.

Previously, while probing the shadowy mastermind behind Ashley’s car accident, she had neglected to examine the data, merely stowing it away. Now, it was imperative to scrutinize it thoroughly to uncover who had implicated her so deviously.

While immersed in these thoughts, Trent’s call interrupted her.

The moment she picked up, Trent’s voice, warm and reassuring, filled the line. “Are you really back in hackering?”

“Not entirely.” Freya understood his underlying question and responded, “Just untangling a complex web, so I came to investigate.”

“It’s because of Kristian, isn’t it?” Trent deduced.