She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 256

Chapter 256 You Can Lean

OnIf You Want

Though Natasha often lent Brendan a hand with affairs elsewhere, she knew the layout of his house like the

back of her hand.

She arrived at the basement door, punched in the password, and stepped inside without hesitation.

Her purpose was simple: to help Freya deal with those snakes. After all, Freya wasn't just Kristian's ex-wife-

Natasha's mentor would be visiting soon, and if fate played its cards right, perhaps a small act of kindness

would earn her sfavor.

But the moment she stepped in and took in the sight before her, she froze. Her jaw nearly hit the floor as she

stared at the basement.

One step at a time, she descended the stairs, her eyes widening at the heap of lifeless snakes. "You did all this?"

Freya cast her a glance but kept her silence.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Natasha asked, clearly puzzled.

"Is there anyone else in this basement besides me?" Freya replied coolly. She didn't know who this woman was,

and in a place like this, words were more dangerous than silence.

Loose lips sink ships-especially in murky waters.

Who was to say this woman wasn't one of Brendan's subordinates?

"There's no need to be so bristly with me," Natasha said, lowering herself onto the stairs. Her long hair framed

her delicate face, making it appear even smaller. "I'm nothing like the man you met today."

Freya gave her another look, the sthought crossing her mind for the

umpteenth time-did this woman really take her for a fool?

This woman walked in freely, used a password to get inside, and then had the gall to claim she wasn't with

that man.

"He helpedonce," Natasha added, her gaze thoughtful. "Now I'm just repaying

a debt." Natasha found Freya striking-so much so that she had the sudden urge to pinch her cheek.

And before she could think better of it, she stood, walked over, eyes twinkling with mischief, and gently pinched

Freya's cheek.

Freya blinked, stunned.

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She opened her mouth to speak, but Natasha cut in with a grin. "Your skin is so soft."

Freya tried to swat her hand away but quickly realized her wrists were still bound. She could have untied

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herself-but doing so would reveal too much.

Natasha chuckled. "You're adorable."

She'd never met Freya before, but somehow, she felt an odd sense of fondness for her.

"Let go," Freya said coldly.

"Don't be upset; it was just a pinch,” Natasha said, withdrawing her ha and sitting on the floor opposite

Freya. "I cdown to tell you not to worry. Brendan won't harm you. His target is Kristian Shaw.*

Freya didn't flinch. She waited for her to go on.

"He's only keeping you here to lure Kristian out," Natasha added. "Once he shows up, you'll be set free."

Freya didn't believe a word of it.

Knowing Brendan, cruelty cas naturally to him as breathing. He wouldn't let her go just because Kristian

showed up,

"I've already divorced Kristian. Even if you tell him, he won't come," Freya said slowly, every word deliberate.

"Whether he does or not isn't my concern-that's Brendan's headache." Natasha kept her eyes on Freya, still

puzzled by how someone could be both so cold and so breathtaking.

Part of her wanted to take Freya hand never let go.

Freya could feel Natasha's gaze burning too brightly.

Just as she was about to tell her to leave if she had nothing else to say, Natasha smiled and introduced herself.

"Let's make this official-I'm Natasha Sugden."

Freya's eyes flickered.

Natasha Sugden? That nrang more than a few bells. Wasn't this her own disciple?

Despite the jolt of recognition, Freya kept a poker face. "Freya Briggs," Freya replied calmly.

"I know," Natasha said, inexplicably eager to continue the conversation. "Are you scared being alone down here?

I'll grab a couple of blankets and keep you company."

"That's not necessary."

"You'll need them."

Not giving Freya a chance to argue, Natasha rose to her feet and walked out.

When she asked Brendan for two blankets, it finally snapped him out of his thoughts. He stared at her,

bewildered. "What are you doing with those?"

"It's freezing in the basement. I'm going to stay there with Freya," Natasha replied, matter-of-factly, her face

expressionless-nothing like the warm grin she wore in Freya's presence.

Brendan's brow creased.

He arched an eyebrow. "Do | need to remind you why Freya is down there tied

up?"

"You just want a video of her looking terrified, right? I'll put together a fake one for you later," Natasha said,

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already knowing his game.

Brendan seemed on the verge of arguing but held back.

Kristian hadn't shown up yet, so Freya was still useful.

But once Kristian came, Brendan had every intention of making him watch her

die-so Kristian could savor the

taste of the unbearable ache of losing someone dear.

Back in the basement, Natasha spread one blanket across the cold floor and used

the other as a cover. She also

brought two pillows,

She knew full well that Brendan wouldn't let Freya leave this space-so she brought the necessities in.

"Lie down and rest. I've got something to take care of and I'll be back," Natasha said, untying the ropes around

Freya's wrists.

Freya said nothing. What was Natasha up to?

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After leaving, Natasha headed to Brendan's study. She grabbed a laptop, edited footage of Freya being led into

the basement, and sent the clip to Brendan.

"This is your idea of panic?" Brendan asked, suspicious. He knew Natasha had a weakness for beautiful women.

And now, of all times, she chose to act like this?

"Kristian's spent twith Freya. He knows her nature," Natasha explained, her tone thoughtful. "Instead of

forcing a scene with snakes, why not start with this and test how he reacts?"

Brendan rewatched the clip.

The final shot showed Freya alone in the basement. From an outsider's perspective, it wasn't hard to imagine her

being frightened or on the verge of breaking.

"When he responds, I'll prepare the next clip," Natasha said, her voice slow and deliberate.

Brendan's eyes narrowed, danger gleaming in their depths. He clearly didn't appreciate Natasha calling the

shots.

"Freya is key to my plan," he warned. "Don't mess it up. No matter how much you

like that face, keep it together this time."

"Understood," Natasha said, brushing him off.

Brendan pinched the bridge of his nose, irritation rising.

He'd considered replacing her before. But apart from K, Natasha was the most capable operative he had. And in

their line of work, trust was worth more than gold.

Back in the basement, Freya hadn't expected Natasha to return. The moment she saw her, her brow furrowed

instinctively.

Natasha still didn't know her true identity-but if they stayed together much longer, the risk of discovery would

grow.

With that in mind, Freya's demeanor turned frosty. "What are you doing back here?"

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"Keeping you company, of course," Natasha said, settling beside her like they

were old friends. "I guess you're probably never stayed somewhere this bleak before. You don't have to put on a

brave face withif you feel like crying, let it

out."

She even patted her own shoulder. "You can lean onif you want."