She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 204

Chapter 204 You're Free To

Choose Who You Want...

"Freya." Miguel's voice stopped Freya in her tracks.

She turned around, brows lifting slightly in question.

Before she could say a word, he continued, "Why don't you give Kristian a ride? You're headed that way

anyway."

"|..." Freya opened her mouth to protest.

"No need to trouble her," Kristian cut in smoothly, his tone calm and even. "I'll just call my assistant."

"It's no trouble!"

Miguel cut him off firmly. "She's going that way. Let her take you."

Freya stood there, caught off guard. She really didn't want to give Kristian a ride.

Scrambling for an excuse, she quickly said, "I've got a few errands to run before | head to the office. Someone

else can take him."

"I'm telling you to give him a ride. Since when did you get this stubborn?"

Miguel's frown deepened, his displeasure showing. "Just make sure he gets to the office safely today."

Freya felt her energy drain. With no choice left, she muttered, "Got it."

She shot Kristian a sideways glance and said curtly, "Let's go," before walking off. Kristian exchanged a few

polite words with Miguel, then followed her out.

Hearing the warm tone between them, Freya couldn't help but wonder what they had been talking about. It

wasn't like her grandfather to warm up to someone that fast. Something felt off.

Outside, Freya climbed into the driver's seat and started the car.

Kristian leaned in through the passenger-side window. "You're seriously givinga ride?"

"Get in."

Her answer was curt, not bothering to elaborate.

Kristian opened the door, slid into the seat, and buckled up without needing another word from her.

Freya didn't drive off right away. She stared straight ahead, then asked without turning, "What exactly did you

talk about with my grandpa? And don't givethat 'business matters' excuse-you two weren't talking shop."

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"Curious, are you?" Kristian turned his head to look at her.

Freya didn't reply, but her expression spoke volumes.

Kristian said, "It was about you,"

"A marriage alliance?" she asked bluntly.

She wasn't worried about sounding full of herself. After all, he'd brought up the idea more than once.

Kristian studied her face.

He knew that if he admitted it, her calm front would shatter. She'd snap at him, and the way she looked at him

would shift into something colder. And just like that, the gap between them would only widen.

Freya couldn't read what he was thinking. She didn't push, just waited for him to answer.

"In your eyes, am | just someone who always forces you to do things you hate?" Kristian shot back with a

question of his own, sidestepping hers entirely. Freya didn't hesitate. "Isn't that what you are?"

He'd made her apologize, blamed her for things she didn't do, and kept showing up in her life even after they

broke up.

Now, she didn't trust him.

Her voice was steady, but the words hit him hard, leaving him feeling suffocated.

Freya didn't wait for a response. She started the engine and drove toward the Shaw Group office.

The ride was silent, and the mood was tense.

Freya kept her eyes on the road, while Kristian looked out the window, his thoughts adrift.

But the silence didn't bother him. In fact, it gave him a strange sense of peace.

Because she was right there next to him. She might not care about him anymore, but for now, that was enough.

More than an hour later, Freya pulled up outside the branch office of Shaw Group.

"We're here," she said, keeping it brief.

Kristian didn't move right away. Instead, he turned toward her, his eyes unreadable.

Once he got out, he probably wouldn't see her again.

Freya didn't hear him budge and assumed he'd dozed off. She turned to nudge him-only to meet his gaze. His

eyes-deep, conflicted, and tinged with something that looked like loneliness.

She didn't love him anymore. She felt nothing for him. But still, something in his gaze stun

She said, turning her face away. "You can get out now."

Kristian gave a quiet nod, then unbuckled, opened the door, and stepped out.

Freya was about to pull away when she noticed him standing there, one hand on the car door, hesitating to

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Chapter 204 Youis Free To Choose Who You Want To Marry

"Miguel won't force you into any more arranged marriages or blind dates,"

Kristian said before she could say anything. His voice was calm, but carried a hint of sadness. "You're free to

choose who you want to marry."

Freya blinked, unsure what he meant. She was about to ask, but he'd already closed the door and walked off,

disappearing into the building with long, steady strides. All he left behind was the sight of his retreating figure.

Freya stared after him for a second, then finally drove away.

Meanwhile, Kristian returned to his office and sank into his chair, weighed down by thoughts.

Gerard noticed him cin and walked over with the agreement Kristian had signed with Miguel. He harded

it over.

"Just leave it there," Kristian said.

Gerard did as told.

Kristian had planned to rest for a while, but noticed Gerard lingering nearby,

clearly holding something back.

"Anything else?" he asked.

"Does Ms. Briggs know what you and her grandpa talked about?"

Gerard asked carefully. He had seen Freya drop Kristian off, which made it seem

like maybe, things between

them weren't as tense anymore.

"she doesn't,"

Kristian replied flatly, then added a warning. "If she asks you, don't say a word."

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"What if she figures it out on her own?" Gerard asked.

"She won't," Kristian said with certainty.

She didn't trust him. There was no way she'd ever guess the truth.

Gerard saw how sure Kristian was and gave a small nod before leaving, gently closing the door behind him.

Over the past few days, Gerard had picked up on the subtle changes in Kristian. He still worked hard, still

handled everything flawlessly, but something about him seemed off.

It worried him.

But honestly, he must say this was all a mess Kristian had created himself.

If Kristian had only listened to him back then-gone all in with Freya instead of pulling back-they might've had a

kid by now.

The thought made Gerard sigh.

Back at his desk, his phone rang. He looked at the screen and froze. It was Freya!

He hesitated, casting a glance toward the office door, unsure if he should answer.

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"This is Freya. Is Kristian with you?"

Freya quickly introduced herself before Gerard had the chance to say a word,

clearly suspecting that Kristian might be within earshot. As his assistant, Gerard

was practically glued to Kristian's side-except for the hours

they spent asleep.

Remembering the warning Kristian had given earlier, Gerard replied, "No. He's

resting in the next room."

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