She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 136

Chapter 136 Kristian Visited Hugh

"She enjoys nothing more than a good book or a nap," Melvin chimed in once again, his voice calm and

composed. "Oh—and she's also quite fond of sparring."

"That's splendid," Chaz commended bluntly.

At that moment, one thought echoed in his mind: Freya wasn't just easy on the eyes and skilled at her work- she

carried a spirit that was rare and admirable. Exactly the kind of woman who checked all his boxes.

Just as he opened his mouth to speak again, his phone buzzed. He intended to brush it off, but the moment he

saw Gerard's nflash on the screen, he offered an apologetic smile and answered, "Hello, Todd*

"We're out having dinner with the investment advisor from Briggs Group. The collaboration has just been

finalized. *

"Yes."

"Right now?"

"Understood. I'll be there immediately."

Chaz's face grew increasingly serious as the call continued.

Once the call ended, despite wanting to continue dining with Freya, he couldn't ignore his company president's

orders. “Ms. Briggs, I'm sorry, but our company president has arrived earlier than expected, and | need to return

to the company."

Turning to his colleague, he added, "Richie, stay here with Ms. Briggs and make sure she has a good meal."

"The president's arrived?" Richie asked, surprised.

"Yes, just got in."

"But Gerard Todd mentioned they wouldn't be here until later in the afternoon, didn't he?"

"I'm not sure what changed, but | have to return now." And with that, Chaz left in haste

Freya, however, couldn't help furrowing her brows when she heard the nGerard during the call. The

company president you mentioned is..."

"Our big boss-Kristian Shaw," Chaz replied with complete transparency. "He'll be stationed long-term at our

branch office."

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Freya's thoughts twisted into a knot. What could Kristian possibly be up to?

"I'll take my leave now. Let's catch up again sometime," Chaz said with a smile before quickly vanishing down

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the street.

Now that she knew Kristian was in Alerith, a shadow of unease passed over Freya's otherwise calm face.

Melvin noticed the change. "Ms. Briggs?"

"It's nothing. Let's eat first," Freya said, collecting herself quickly.

The meal was brief. After finishing, both parties departed, and Freya waste no tin going to see her cousin.

Alan, thrilled by the successful collaboration and favorable terms, couldn't help but praise her. "You're amazing,

Freya."

Freya sat beside him quietly, her mind wandering.

"What's weighing on you?" Alan asked, sensing her distraction.

"From now on, let Melvin handle anything related to Briggs Group," Freya said with a faint frown. The news of

Kristian working in Alerith still unsettled her. "I won't be involved anymore."

Alan blinked in confusion.

"Why?" he asked, genuinely puzzled.

"I heard Kristian Shaw's going to be stationed in Alerith long-term," Freya explained, her tone initially serious,

then tinged with playful sarcasm. "I'm afraid he'll fall forand try to turn our business deal into a marriage

proposal."

Upon hearing that, Alan turned his gaze sharply toward her, eyes narrowing. Freya shifted under his scrutiny,

slightly flustered.

"You've got a point!" Alan suddenly agreed with mock gravity. "In that case, I'd better go in your place."

Freya stared at him, taken aback. Was he seriously buying her lies?

"I've looked into Kristian Shaw-he's got the looks and lineage to match you," Alan continued in all seriousness,

"but the man's colder than a mountain breeze. He's not your match."

Had Kristian been a warmer soul, Alan might've pushed the idea. But that wasn't the case.

Freya exhaled softly, a subtle sense of relief flickering through her.

"Speaking of matches, when are you getting married? You're about to hit 25," Alan's curiosity sparked like dry

twigs to flame. "Is there someone? What about Trent?"

Freya was caught off guard.

Alan pressed, "Con! Say something! What's with that look on your face?"

"You're still single yourself," Freya said smoothly, "so why should | be in a rush? Askagain when you're

married with kids."

"You cheeky little rascal!"

"Well, now that the collaboration's done, I'm off. I've got work waiting."

"Wait a minute!" Alan called out.

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Freya turned back, her usual composure intact.

"Are you secretly in love and hiding the guy from us?" Alan's eyes gleamed with curiosity.

Freya blinked, completely thrown. Where had that cfrom?

"Was it that guy who dropped you hwhen you were eighteen?" "Which one?"

"The one in military boots, black coat... ridiculously good-looking."

That made Freya's expression shift, finally. Was he referring to her captain? "How do you know about that?" she

asked seriously now.

Back then, she'd been injured during a mission, and her captain had insisted on seeing her home. It was nearly

three in the morning when they arrived, and everyone in the house had been fast asleep. Alan lived next door,

not in the shousehold.

"So, it was him?"

"No. He's just one of my superiors," Freya answered quickly, not wanting to fan any flames. Still, she asked

cautiously, "Did you see his face clearly?"

"How could I, from that distance?" Alan replied truthfully. "But from his aura and gear, he seemed impossibly

charming."

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Even as a man, Alan had found him impressive.

That kind of presence wasn't easy to forget.

"| see." Freya gave a relieved nod, then joked with a straight face, "If you'd seen him up close, you'd know- he's

not good-looking."

That mentioned captain now sat in a room, polished and solemn, surrounded by mahogany furniture. His long

fingers, calloused and scarred, still had a magnetic elegance.

In his hand was a photo-one with eight individuals, including him and Freya. "Impossible!" Alan muttered

inwardly, trusting his own eyes.

Freya no longer wished to speak of her captain. The fewer people who knew, the better.

Everyone was moving on with their lives. The captain had long devoted his to the country. She didn't want to

drag him into everyday conversations-it didn't feel

right.

Later that afternoon, after wrapping things up with Shaw Group, Freya planned to return to her own company.

But her phone buzzed with a string of messages from Ethel.

The conversation opened with a parade of exclamation marks.

"You won't believe what just happened at home!"

"Dad is dumbfounded."

Freya responded with a question mark.

"Kristian Shaw is here."

Freya sent another question mark in response.

"Your ex-husband just showed up at our hwith a load of gifts. He's in the study with Dad right now. No clue

what they're discussing."

Freya was speechless. Kristian really was the kind of ex-husband who didn't know where the line was drawn.

She rubbed the bridge of her nose, clearly unwilling to get entangled in his web

again.

She knew herself-and him-too well. If they crossed paths again, sparks would fly,

and not the romantic kind. It would be fire and ice, striking once more.

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