She Took The House The Car And My Heart

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Chapter 238 You Can Stay At My Apartment

Ellis responded, "I've got no plans to cback anytsoon."

Caldwell was stunned. "You little rascal Your mother and | barely catch a glimpse of you once in a blue moon, and

now that you're retired, you're tellingyou're not even coming home? | swear, if you don't show up. your mom

and | are having another kid!*

Ellis stared at the message, then replied without skipping a beat, "If you're not concerned about Mom's health,

go for it.*

That single line sent Caldwell into a fury, and he blocked Ellis on the spot. He'd see if Ellis had the nerve to stay

away forever.

Ellis added, "I'm busy trying to win over my future wife."

He hit send-only to realize it hadn't gone through. Caldwell had already blocked him.

Ellis paused and thought his father was still so childish.

"Captain, we've arrived at your destination," Freya announced, pulling up beside a sprawling mall that blended

shopping and dining in one sleek complex.

Ellis gave it a glance. "Let's head to the parking lot."

Freya blinked, confused.

"Let's grab a meal together," Ellis said, his tone light, his chiseled features relaxed. "It's the perfect opportunity

to make a good impression on my future boss."

Freya hesitated. "Captain..." She felt like he was teasing her.

still, she turned the car toward the lot.

To keep his phone from blowing up later, Ellis sent a friend request to his dad, then texted his mother, Kendra

Lambert.

Kendra responded almost immediately, "Alright, just focus on your business. Don't worry about us."

With that settled, Ellis felt at ease.

The meal passed without much fuss.

Freya had planned to cover the bill, but Ellis beat her to it without a word.

Afterward, Freya considered giving him a lift home, but he shook his head. "My place isn't in this district, and I'm

not planning on heading back yet. | need to find somewhere to stay first."

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"You need a new place?"

"I'll be working at the office soon, so | need an apartment nearby,"

Ellis wasn't making it up.

His hwas far from Anita international, and commuting meant battling gridlock every day.

"You can stay at my apartment," Freya offered, her concern for him clear: "The apartment next door is mine too,

and it's close to the office."

Ellis didn't know how to respond. He reached out and gently tapped her forehead. She looked up at him. "Hmm?"

"Don't go trusting men too easily." A cocktail of emotions stirred within Ellis. She was a little too trusting for her

own good.

It worked in his favor, sure, but he didn't want her to get hurt someday.

"I know," Freya replied. "But you're different. You're our captain."

Whether it was her, Trent, or Frederick, they'd always rally behind their captain whenever he needed them- just

as he had stood by them in the past. To them, he wasn't just a leader. He was family.

Because of that bond, there was never the slightest trace of romantic tension between her and Trent-and as for

Ellis, Freya had never once believed their captain harbored any feelings for her beyond camaraderie.

Ellis took in her words, his gaze deepening. Should he be grateful for her unshakable trust... or disappointed that

she didn't see him as a possible partner?

"Get in the car." Freya caught the flicker in his expression, but didn't think much of

i)

It never cto her mind that he had a crush on her.

Ellis stood with one hand tucked in his pocket, tall and composed.

After a pause, he got into the car.

Freya drove him to her apartment complex. She handed him the key to the unit

next door and helped him set up the fingerprint lock.

"There are fresh towels and toiletries in the guest room," she said, always

prepared. "Bring your clothes tomorrow and move in properly."

Ellis's lips quirked into a faint smile. "Alright."

Seeing everything in place, Freya turned to leave.

She stepped out, just reaching for her door when her phone buzzed.

A bank notification lit up the screen.

She had just received one hundred thousand dollars.

Frowning, she checked the sender-Ellis.

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She turned back and knocked on his door.

He opened it almost instantly, now in just a white shirt-refined and effortless.

"What's up?"

"This." Freya held out her phone.

Ellis glanced at it, then said coolly, "Rent."

"No need," she replied.

"Just take it."

"I'm not short on cash or apartments," she said, her tone sincere.

Ellis had money, that much was clear. But that didn't mean he should be throwing

it around like that.

He smiled slightly.

Without another word, Freya pulled up her bankingand sent the money right back. "Don't try that again.

It's a waste leaving the place empty anyway. You bring life to it."

"Does that makea kept man?" Ellis asked lightly.

Freya froze.

"Just take it," he added. "If you really don't want to, then call it six months’ rent."

The apartment was in one of Alerith's better neighborhoods, a short walk from Freya's company.

A spacious four-bedroom, two-bath unit with a balcony like that easily went for tens of thousands per month.

"I'm your teammate. Supporting you is something | can afford to do," Freya said with composure. "You're not a

kept man-it's mutual support."

"Wanna do sjumping jacks?" Ellis offered, still with that seasygoing tone.

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Freya didn't respond.

"Or weighted runs?"

"I'm going to bed." With that, Freya walked away, leaving the money untouched.

She'd just bump up his salary

later and throw in more bonuses.

Back in her room, she stared at the hundred-thousand-dollar transfer, deep in

thought.

Then she picked up her phone and called Trent.

When the line connected, she got straight to the point. "Do you know what the

Captain's family does?"

"Not really. | never asked," Trent said evenly. "Why the sudden interest?"

"It's nothing..." Freya murmured. "He's back."

"You saw him?"

"Yeah."

"You sound distracted," Trent noted.

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"I'm thinking about what position to assign him," she said, hoping Trent might offer

sinsight. "He's starting at Anita International on Monday."

Trent raised an eyebrow, a flicker of surprise crossing his face. Was Ellis really

that bold when it cto

pursuing Freya?

"Any suggestions?" she asked.

"He's not too familiar with office work. Keep him close to you for now. Let him get

a feel for the company and see where his strengths lie," Trent advised. "Once you know what he's good at, you

can figure out the right role

for him."