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While Melvin had taken over most of the workload, Freya, as the owner of Anita International, still had matters
that required her personal touch.
As for Kristian, after their last encounter at the shooting club, he seemed to vanish into thin air, as if honoring his
vow not to disturb Freya until he had surpassed her in shooting. Tmarched on, and before long, the 10th
arrived.
It was a Saturday.
Ethel, Freya, and Hugh were all present. As they kept an eye on the time, Hugh led his daughters to the
restaurant he had reserved for the occasion.
Despite his calm exterior, Hugh was still feeling that gnawing anxiety. After a few moments of indecision, he said,
“If you're not feeling up to it, just letknow. We can always reschedule.”
“It’s fine,” Freya answered with a quiet, assured calm.
Her words should have put him at ease, but they didn’t. The nervous energy still hung in the air, and he couldn't
shake the feeling that she might be displeased by something later.
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Since his wife Anita’s passing, the house had beceerily silent, a void of warmth and joy.
At exactly ten-thirty, Hugh's group arrived at the restaurant, greeted by a waiter who led them to a private room.
Cheryl was already there, having arrived early in an effort to make a good impression on Freya.
As the door to the private room swung open, Freya's gaze immediately landed on the woman inside.
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It had been over two years since she'd last seen Cheryl with such clarity.
“Mina, Sheila, csit here,” Hugh said warmly. “Letintroduce you. This is Cheryl Newman. This is Mina...”
He continued the introductions smoothly, but Freya interrupted with a quiet correction, “Not Mina. I'm Freya
Briggs.”
That simple statement made Hugh realize, instantly, that Freya didn’t want others calling her by her nickname.
He reintroduced them using their full names, and Cheryl, always poised, smiled warmly at them. Soon, it was
tfor the meal to begin.
Throughout dinner, Cheryl was careful, her actions laden with subtle hints of trying to win Freya's favor.
Both Hugh and Ethel noticed this, exchanging a quiet glance that spoke volumes. It was clear—Cheryl was
seeking Freya's approval.
“Freya, try this. It’s delicious,” Cheryl offered with a gentle smile, her tone almost pleading for connection.
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While nothing was overtly wrong with Freya's response, everyone could sense the distance between her and
Cheryl.
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“I have no objections,” Ethel replied casually, her tone light.
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