She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 232

Chapter 232 Let's Just Call

It Off

"Am | right?" Freya said coolly.

"1 know you don't like me, but that doesn't mean you have to go around making nasty assumptions

aboutand Vivien." Cheryl looked furious, but she held herself back-likely out of fear for Freya's

status "I'm simply ini a relationship with your father, nothing shady about it."

"Is that so?" Freya replied, her tone unreadable.

"Yes," Cheryl answered with conviction.

"In that case, | won't stand in the way of your marriage to my dad," Freya said without batting an

eye. "You're free to pick a date for the wedding."

Cheryl blinked, clearly thrown off. She looked stunned. She hadn't expected Freya to switch gears

so fast. Hadn't she just been interrogating her a moment ago?

How had a couple of sentences turned into a green light for marriage? Freya didn't strike her as

someone who trusted easily.

"Why are you looking atlike that?" Freya asked lightly, noticing the reaction she'd anticipated.

Cheryl realized she'd slipped but quickly recomposed herself-she'd always been good at playing

calm. "You really approve ofmarrying Hugh?"

They hadn't gotten married yet because Hugh had wanted to wait until his daughters were on

board.

"I do."

"Why?"

"Because, as you said, your relationship is pure-no hidden agenda," Freya replied, finally steering

the conversation to the point. "But before you register the marriage, there's something I need to

say upfront."

"What is it?" By now, Cheryl was entirely under Freya's lead.

Freya spoke clearly. "After you marry my dad, Vivien won't be inheriting anything." Cheryl froze.

"The Briggs Group shares have already been passed on toand Sheila," Freya continued, fully

aware of what Cheryl was after. "And every other investment he owns has been legally documented

to go to us too."

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Every word out of her mouth was fact.

After their mother died, Hugh had quietly arranged it all with his lawyer.

Freya had only found out by chance not long ago.

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"What?" Cheryl couldn't hide her shock anymore.

Freya watched her closely.

Sensing Freya's gaze, Cheryl pulled herself together, adjusting her emotions with practiced ease.

Her gentle act faded noticeably. "That's fine. As long as you're okay withbeing with your father, the rest can

be discussed."

"Okay," Freya responded flatly.

Cheryl looked a little off balance.

Freya didn't want her father spending his remaining years with someone who only cared about his fortune, so

she added a final warning. "And don't even think about using Vivien for sstrategic marriage. This isn't a fairy

tale. In this kind of social circle, if she's got no real backing, she'll suffer even if she marries rich." Hugh still had

a ton of assets.

His savings and properties were enough for Cheryl and Vivien to live comfortably, as long as they didn't get

greedy.

"Freya," Cheryl suddenly called out.

Freya had just turned to leave, her voice even as she answered, "What?"

"Could you give Vivien sshares of Briggs Group?" Cheryl couldn't hold it back anymore. If there was nothing

in it for her, why had she been sticking around Hugh? "I want her to marry into a decent family."

With shares from Briggs Group, Vivien could secure a strong match, and no one would dare to look down on

her.

Freya looked at her, half-amused that she'd dare to say such a thing.

"If you agree, I'll walk away from everything else and just grow old peacefully with Hugh," Cheryl rushed to add.

She didn't mind a modest life; Hugh had always treated her well.

But she had to think about Vivien's future.

Freya's tone chilled. "No. | can't do that."

Briggs Group was her parents’ legacy-why should it go to someone outside the family?

"She will be your sister, after all." Cheryl's composure finally cracked after hearing Freya's blunt words. "Can't

you spare a little?"

"You can ask my dad," Freya said. "See if he's willing."

Cheryl's spirit seemed to falter.

Before leaving, Freya made one last thing clear. "Also, | only have one sister- Sheila."

With that, she walked away. She couldn't bring herself to feel sympathy or affection toward Cheryl and Vivien.

She couldn't help but wonder how her father would feel if he found out Cheryl was chasing after his company's

shares.

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With those thoughts circling her mind, Freya returned to the living room.

When Ethel saw her, she looked visibly relieved. Finally, the conversation had ended!

"Where's my mom?" Vivien asked, puzzled after waiting so long.

Freya remained indifferent. "Outside."

Vivien stood up and left the room.

Now only the Briggs family remained. Hugh asked, "How did the talk go?"

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"You should go talk to her. She probably has something to say," Freya replied, not

quite sure how to explain. "Sheila and | will wait for you in the car."

Hugh hesitated, then nodded. "Alright."

They headed outside.

Before Hugh could find Cheryl, she and Vivien appeared on their own.

Vivien looked lost, unaware of what had just gone down, while Cheryl looked noticeably worn out.

"What happened?" Hugh asked. He wasn't used to seeing her like this.

“Hugh..... let's just call it off," Cheryl said softly, her voice tight with emotion.

"Freya's right. The difference between us is too much. If you really marry me, people will talk.

They'll mock you behind your back."

Ethel's jaw dropped. She leaned toward Freya and whispered, "What's going on?"

Freya didn't answer. She just gently squeezed Ethel's hand.

Ethel stayed quiet, planning to ask more once they were in the car.

"Mom, what are you saying?" Vivien was confused, not understanding why her

mother was backing out now. Hadn't she just told her to behave today? Why wasn't she marrying

Hugh?

Cheryl didn't reply. Her eyes stayed fixed on Hugh, red and full of conflict and hesitation.

"Tomorrow, Vivien and | will pack up and move out," Cheryl said, her eyes lowered, her tone heavy

with emotion. She bowed her head slightly. "Thank you

for everything you've done for us."

Her expression made it seem like she had no other choice.

Hugh's gut told him there had been a misunderstanding somewhere.

"Wait," he said, stopping her. "Did something happen between you and Mina?"

Cheryl glanced at Freya, her eyes red, but said nothing, as if determined to milk every drop of pity

from the

moment.

Watching her, both Ethel and Hugh instinctively assumed Cheryl had misunderstood Freya-when in

reality. she was simply putting on a show.