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Chapter 71 Celebrating

Their Impending Return...

Kristian's phone lit up with a message while he drove.

Upon reading it, his expression darkened as he pressed the accelerator, speeding toward a suburban villa.

When he arrived, Felipe and Zander were immersed in a mobile game, while Liam darted about restlessly.

Only Freya and Trent sat together, engaged in conversation.

Though nothing about their distance or dialogue seemed unusual, the mere sight of them together disturbed

Kristian deeply, stirring an urge to separate them.

"Finally decided to grace us with your presence," Liam teased, setting a wine bottle on the table and tugging

Kristian forward, "We've been stuck waiting for over half an hour."

Kristian remained frosty as Liam pulled him down to sit.

With his arrival, all six were now present.

Telipe glanced toward Trent, fidgeting with his phone as he questioned Liam, "There's nothing special about

today. Why gather everyone here? And why include Trent Seymour?"

"Who said today isn't special?" Liam announced abruptly.

Everyone turned toward him, bewilderment etched across their faces.

After filling each glass with wine, Liam remarked with calculated casualness, "In four days, my brother and his

wife finalize their divorce. We're celebrating their impending return to singlehood."

Zander compressed his lips, averting his eyes.

Felipe cleared his throat softly,

Liam, characteristically brazen, showed no hesitation.

"That certainly warrants celebration," Trent interjected, clearly relishing the as he raised his glass first.

Seeing his provocation succeed, Liam lifted his glass with a satisfied smile. "Freya, let's toast."

Freya didn't faiter, raising her glass promptly.

"What's holding you back, Kristian?" Liam prodded, nudging his arm. "Haven't you been craving this divorce for

ages? Or perhaps you've had a change of heart?"

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Kristian fized him with a penetrating stare, sharp enough to cut glass.

Liem, unintimidated, had weathered that glacial gaze countless times throughout their childhood.

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Tension radiated from Kristian as he observed Freya and Trent's glasses hovering near each other, almost

touching. In a sudden surge of spite, he thrust his glass against theirs with a jarring clink

The crisp sound reverberated throughout the spacious villa.

Felipe and Zander exchanged knowing glances, both reaching the sconclusion: Liam was doomed today.

"Felipe, Zander, why stand there like statues?" Liam asked, wanting full

participation to enhance the entertainment value of his later schemes. "This is a milestone in my brother's life."

The pair cleared their throats awkwardly, reluctantly lifting their glasses with conflicted expressions.

All six raised their glasses and drank. Felipe merely sipped, setting down his barely touched glass.

Liam and Zander followed suit with minimal consumption.

Only Kristian, Freya, and Trent emptied their glasses entirely.

As Kristian lowered his glass, he couldn't help but notice both Freya and Trent

had drained theirs completely -as if eagerly anticipating the final dissolution of the marriage bonds.

The atmosphere grew heavy with discomfort.

Felipe immediately regretted his decision to attend. Had he known Liam's supposedly casual gathering revolved

around this topic, he would have declined the invitation.

To him, this wasn't entertainment; it was merely sharing in the frigid tension between estranged spouses.

"Seymour, | heard you're perpetually single and have never maintained a romantic relationship?" Liam

feentinued stirring trouble, seemingly oblivious to the palpable tension.

Trent maintained his characteristic poise as he replied, "That's correct."

"What are your thoughts on Freya?" Liam persisted, deliberately ignoring

Kristian's piercing glare. "I've heard you two share a close friendship. She's on the

verge of becoming available. Any intention of pursuing her?"

"That entirely depends on her wishes," Trent responded diplomatically,

condensing his answer to one carefully measured sentence.

Liam sensed the approaching climax of his orchestrated . "Freya, what's your impression of him?"

"He's exceptional," Freya answered with calculated neutrality.

Liam's lips curved into a mischievous smile as he inquired playfully, "And what about my brother?"

"A complete scumbag Freya declared without hesitation.

She felt no concern about tarnishing Kristian's reputation; everyone present was well aware of his actions and

this intention to divorce her for his former flame. Labeling him a scumbag seemed entirely justified.

Felipe couldn't suppress his startled reaction and coughed.

We had to admit that Freya possessed remarkable audacity.

"Can't you simply shut up and enjoy your meal? Kristian fixed Liam with a disapproving stare, his words Bripping

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Liam grinned broadly. "Food exists for savoring, not for silencing conversation. Can't you understand such a

simple truth? How did Freya ever fall for someone of your limited intelligence?"

Kristian found himself momentarily speechless.

"Let's initiate a game," Liam suggested, advancing to his next planned activity. He was determined to go all out

for his brother's sake. "Since we're all intimately acquainted here, let's play Truth or Dare. Thoughts?"

"I'm game," Felipe conceded.

Zander nodded in agreement. "Fine by me."

Kristian's cold gaze swept methodically across them, analyzing their unexpected compliance. What possessed

these two to participate?

Felipe kept his eyes downcast. As long as he avoided looking up, he could evade Kristian's intimidating stare.

Liam had previously tempted him with an irresistible offer. Had Felipe known Truth or Dare would be introduced

in such circumstances, he would have firmly declined.

Now thoroughly entangled in this scheme, escape was impossible.

"Kristian, will you participate?" Zander asked.

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Kristian desperately wanted to stand and depart.

However, considering Liam's unpredictable nature, he reluctantly agreed.

Freya had initially resisted playing; such games had never appealed to her. But Liam's relentless persuasion

eventually wore down her resistance.

Thus, all six participants commenced the game.

There were no playing cards or traditional gequipment. Instead, Liam produced six small porcelain discs,

which he had prepared beforehand.

"These six white discs include only two with inscriptions-one marked 'big' and another marked 'small-while the

remainder are blank," Liam explained, revealing his extensive preparation for this occasion. "The person

receiving the 'big' disc may interrogate or challenge the recipient of the 'small' disc. Let's begin!"

He distributed the discs with decisive movements.

Freya sensed something suspicious about the arrangement but couldn't precisely identify the issue.

In the initial round, Kristian received the "small" disc, while Trent obtained the "big"

one.

Seeing she wasn't involved, Freya's suspicions temporarily subsided, and she absentmindedly engaged in the

game.

"Kristian, do you select truth or dare?"

"Dare!" Kristian's response emerged cold and concise.

"Seymour, you may issue your challenge," Liam announced, assuming the role of

commentator to ensure smooth progression.

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Every element of tonight's gathering had been meticulously arranged to

manipulate Kristian and Freya.

These initial rounds merely served as preliminary warm-up exercises for what

Liam had truly planned.

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