She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 58

Chapter 58 Do You Honestly Believe That…

It was the first time in a while that Freya had demonstrated such compliance.

Despite achieving his desired outcome, Kristian experienced an unsettling discomfort that settled deep within

him.

After Kristian’s departure, Gerard gathered his courage and addressed Freya directly, “Ms. Briggs, why did you agree to apologize? Aren’t you essentially becoming the scapegoat?”

“The scapegoat?” Freya echoed.

“Don’t you think that’s what’s happening?”

“It is,” Freya admitted, having forgiven him for his earlier words. “But your boss remains convinced of my guilt.” “Maybe you could explain the situation to him again.” Gerard couldn’t bear witnessing Freya accepting blame unfairly. “If you clarified things a few more times, surely he would believe you.”

Freya’s penetrating gaze settled on him. “Do you honestly believe that yourself?”

Gerard doubted it. Recently, Kristian was acting completely irrationally.

“You can sleep in that room tonight,” Freya mentioned casually, gesturing toward a door. “You’ll need to manage your own clothing needs.”

Gerard stared at her, perplexed. He failed to comprehend her meaning. “Sleep?”

“Didn’t Kristian instruct you to monitor me until I post an apology online?” Freya spöke with remarkable composure, displaying no anger whatsoever. “I have no intention of posting it today.”

Gerard paused, processing her words.

“The kitchen is located over there, and you’ll find milk and fruit in the refrigerator,” Freya explained practically. “If hunger strikes, feel free to order takeout.”

“Ms. Briggs!” Gerard called after her retreating form.

Freya turned slightly, acknowledging him.

Gerard hesitated momentarily before finally speaking. “I’ll explain everything to Mr. Shaw myself–tell him you weren’t responsible. If he remains skeptical, I’ll investigate and present him with concrete evidence.”

“That won’t be necessary,” Freya declined firmly.

She had agreed to apologize, but not for this particular matter.

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She had previously warned that she wouldn’t hesitate to expose Kristian and Ashley’s affair if he pursued her again because of Ashley.

Gerard felt a sharp twinge of sympathy wash over him.

Yet Freya ended their conversation there. After exchanging only a few words, she ascended the stairs.

If Kristian and Ashley’s affair became public knowledge, Shaw Group wod undoubtedly suffer. Since Lionel had always shown her kindness, Freya felt obligated to inform him beforehand.

Upon learning the situation, Lionel didn’t blame her.

He merely released a weary sigh.

The situation had deteriorated significantly, and he no longer possessed the will to manage his wayward grandson’s actions.

After concluding their call, Freya messaged her assistant. “Monitor Farrah Welch carefully. Should Shaw Group interfere with her job, help her.”

Her assistant responded promptly, “Understood.”

With that matter addressed, she contacted Frederick.

Certain tasks suited his capabilities perfectly.

“Hello, Freya!” Frederick’s voice resonated with genuine delight. He always treasured receiving her calls.

“Are you occupied at the moment?”

“Not at all.”

“I need your assistance with something,” Freya stated directly. “Compose an apology letter mimicking my tone. I’ll forward you the specific details.”

Frederick momentarily faltered. “An apology?

To whom?”

“Ashley Bradley.”

Frederick’s confusion deepened. Having noticed the trending topic online and connecting it with previous events and images, he quickly grasped the situation. “Why should you apologize to her? She was the one who intruded on your relationship.”

“This isn’t a sincere apology,” Freya clarified. “It’s merely a vehicle to reveal the truth to gossip–hungry social media users. I’ll send you the particulars.”

“Alright.”

Learning that the apology wasn’t genuine brought Frederick considerable relief.

Freya represented everything he admired. He found it intolerable seeing her wronged.

After reviewing Freya’s detailed instructions, Frederick’s anger intensified. What kind of despicable person was Kristian Shaw? He insisted that Freya clean up his ex’s mess.

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Frederick seethed with indignation.

His fury knew no bounds.

Channeling his anger productively, he crafted a subtly sarcastic apology letter in Freya’s voice, infusing it with elements of his own emotional response.

That evening, while Freya and Gerard were sharing dinner, Kristian called

Gerard set down his fork to answer. “Hello, Mr. Shaw.”

“Why hasn’t the apology statement appeared online yet?” Kristian demanded, now seated in the second–floor study at his villa.

“It’s still being drafted.”

“Does composing a simple statement truly require an entire afternoon?”

“The previous versions failed to meet quality standards, necessitating multiple rewrites from Ms. Briggs,” Gerard fabricated convincingly, casting a glance toward Freya. “She’s understandably frustrated now.”

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Kristian remained silent briefly before responding, “You’ve developed quite a confident attitude recently, haven’t you?”

“Would you prefer I request assistance from the editorial team, Mr. Shaw?” Gerard proposed strategically, recognizing Kristian would reject this suggestion. “Crafting an effective apology presents significant challenges. Errors occur easily in such delicate matters.”

“I’ll extend the deadline by one day,” Kristian declared, his forehead creasing with displeasure. “I expect to see results by tomorrow evening.”

Gerard promptly acknowledged, “Of course.”

Immediately following the call’s conclusion, Freya inquired, “You could have simply stated it wasn’t written. Dishonesty inevitably requires additional falsehoods for concealment.”

“Given his temperament, admitting nothing was written would certainly provoke his anger.” Gerard adjusted his glasses thoughtfully. “This approach benefits everyone involved and avoids unnecessary complications.”

A notification sound interrupted them.

Kristian had messaged him. “Forward me her previous drafts.”

Gerard’s expression momentarily froze before he swiftly replied, “Already deleted…”

“Editing records always remain accessible.”

“She composed it in a basic text document, leaving no traceable history.”

Kristian found himself speechless.

He tossed his phone onto the desk with frustration, sensing something wasn’t right.