She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Lionel stared back in utter bewilderment.

"Six months ago, she reached out to reveal the truth-her illness had been cured." Kristian struggled to articulate

the emotions churning within him,

In truth, he questioned whether genuine love for Ashley resided in his heart.

Upon learning of her circumstances, he merely desired to provide her with security-a sanctuary where worries

would dissipate. Beyond this simple wish, his thoughts hadn't wandered further.

"Grandpa, she sacrificed our relationship for my well-being back then, and | cannot fail her now," Kristian insisted

"And what of Freya?" Lionel burst out, frustration evident. "Have you considered her feelings at all? From the

moment you chose matrimony with her, commitment to your marriage should have been paramount."

Kristian fell silent, contemplating the accusation.

We acknowledged that his twith Freya had brought joy, yet he couldn't sustain their union.

"Regarding Astley-just because she claimed to have faced a life-threatening illness, does that guarantee its really

wond challenged bluntly. "If such grave conditions were so easily conquered, your grandma wouldn't have

Geparted this world so swtry

Kraban yad, the words striking deep

Lisas pressed on, "Throughout this entire situation, Freys remains the only one truly wronged! Even if Ashley's

THERM STOWS wounds, the made her choice to one waits indefinitely."

TIAMA YAID Charts any touched Kristian's heart, leaving him awash in conflicting emotions. "You bedrag en haag

wow, but when regret inevitably finds you and you yearn for Freya's return, del have vaskad, what declared with

certainty. "She won't linger for someone who failed to treasure her

You cannot speak or ten-w could you posoby now" Kristian shot back instinctivel

Do you beleve that because your dad managed to reclaim your mom's heart after wounding her, you might

accomplish the swith Freya" Lionel delivered the devastating truth if that's your assumption, | must

item you Free't like your wete de mont welcyou back"

The words caused Cristian's deart to faber momentarily suddenly, an unfamiliar sensation surged within him - if

something precious was shaping through his fingers Ake sand.

I've shared all | needed to say. If reclaiming Freya's affection matters to you, abandon this divorce," Lionel

actised concern evident in his tone. Should she insist, use my approaching birthday celebration as justification

for delay"

That won't be necessary ristian refused firm

Lionel abandoned further persuasion attempts

Kristian reflected on how Liam had whisked Freya away stago. Rising to his feet, he announced, "I'm

departing now. I'll visit again when tpermits

Just go!" Lionel snapped, abandoning any pretense of politeness.

Kristien marched purposefully from the family estate. Declining driver assistance, he took a vehicle himself and

drove away

As he navigated away from the family estate, Lionel's words echoing in his mind, he placed a call to Gerard.

Gerard had been preparing for sleep when his boss's call illuminated his phone. Drawing a deep breath, he

forced a smile into his voice and said, "What can I do for you, sir?"

"Investigate what critical illness Ashley suffered from," Kristian instructed, his lips barely moving as he spoke.

Gerard momentarily questioned his hearing. "Miss Bradley's illness?"

"Yes," Kristian confirmed curtly, steering around a corner.

"Perhaps Ms. Briggs would be better suited for this investigation?" Gerard suggested hopefully, attempting to

evade the assignment. "She possesses superior research capabilities compared to our team."

Kristian had examined all the evidence from the car meticulously, confirming its veracity.

Gerard vividly recalled Kristian's complicated expression-like someone who had wrongfully accused another yet

couldn't summon the humility to apologize.

"You handle this investigation," Kristian commanded, leaving no room for negotiation.

Freya could undoubtedly uncover the truth in minimal time. Yet Kristian understood his own psychological

tendencies; if the results aligned with Lionel's suspicions, his instinctive reaction would be to accuse Freya of

defaming Ashley. Delegating the task to Gerard seemed the more prudent approach.

"As you wish," Gerard acquiesced reluctantly.

However, had Freya been privy to Kristian's reasoning, she would have certainly responded, "You're

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overthinking everything. | wouldn't waste my tinvestigating for you at all."

At that precise moment, she sat quietly in Liam's vehicle. After traveling in silence

for sdistance, she finally spoke up. "You can letout here. I'll hail a taxi home."

"Why the rush?" Liam inquired, navigating the road with a radiant, disarming smile. "I haven't even introduced

you to my circle of friends yet."

Freya's expression transformed into confusion.

She cast a sideways glance at him. "Wasn't this merely your convenient excuse to depart from the earlier

situation?"

"Not necessarily," Liam replied cheerfully, his personality exuding natural charm. "The 1.4 billion Kristian

allocated to you in the divorce settlement-wouldn't you like to see that sum multiply?"

“You're not attempting to defraud me, are you?” Freya questioned directly.

Her interactions with Liam had been limited, though consistently pleasant.

Yet pleasantness in conversation was entirely separate from comprehensive knowledge of someone's character.

While not genuinely concerned about being swindled, she felt compelled to voice the question.

"Do you believe | share Kristian's tendencies?" Liam countered. "I wouldn't deceive you. Forget my parents-my

grandpa himself would subjectto considerable grief if he discovered | had misled you."

Freya remained silent, contemplating his words.

The vehicle continued forward briefly before she spoke again. "lI won't accompany

you today. | have pressing matters awaiting my attention at home."

"Don't you harbor any desire to provoke Kristian?" Liam probed.

Freya responded with genuine curiosity, "Provoke him in what manner?"

“He flaunts his rekindled ex-girlfriend to distress you; logically, you should cultivate admirers to unsettle him.

That represents equitable retaliation,” Liam stated with matter-of-fact directness.

"Childish," Freya dismissed flatly.

Undoubtedly, his fraternal connection to Kristian manifested in his enthusiastic desire to antagonize his brother.

Liam declined to release Freya midway; instead, he transported her directly to the racetrack.

Upon witnessing his arrival with a companion, a gathering of attractive individuals began playful teasing.

"Liam, how extraordinary to see you accompanied by a woman."

"| distinctly recall someone professing disinterest in female companionship?"

"Liam, aren't you going to provide an introduction?"

"This is my sister-in-law, Freya Briggs," Liam announced openly, bantering with the group. "I understand you

three have recently developed spromising ventures. Might you share them with us?"

The texchanged puzzled glances.

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"You've never expressed interest in financial gain before-why this sudden desire for investment opportunities?"

"To provide my sister-in-law with practical experience," Liam explained smoothly,

his lips curving into a subtle amile. "As you may know, Kristian is divorcing her. My grandpa harbors concerns

about her financial stability post-divorce, so he's taskedwith helping her invest in lucrative enterprises."

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