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By the tMelvin reached his office, the clock had struck eleven.
Freya had just finished her work when her eyes landed on him. “Weren't you supposed to be off today?”
Her earlier morning had involved approving Melvin’s request for leave. “It’s resolved now,” Melvin said, his gaze
locking with Freya's, laden with unspoken thoughts.
He wrestled with the idea of telling her the truth.
He might've made a drunken promise to Kristian not to tell Freya, but looking into her eyes now, the guilt made
lying feel impossible.
“You seem off,” Freya remarked, catching the shift in his demeanor. “If you're still feeling the effects of last night,
perhaps you should head hand rest. You can always return tomorrow.”
Melvin remained silent for a moment before addressing her formally. “Ms. Briggs.”
“Yes?” she responded, puzzled.
“Do you truly want to know what was discussed between Kristian and your grandpa?” Melvin asked, his
expression unreadable.
“I am just curious,” Freya confessed, her honesty unguarded. “Were you unable to learn anything from Gerard?”
Melvin remained tight-lipped.
Unfazed, Freya shrugged slightly. “You didn’t have to go through the trouble. I've been thinking, and it doesn’t
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtseem right to coax secrets out of Gerard just for my own curiosity.”
Gerard had always shown her kindness and respect. If he'd let something slip while drunk, the blwould fall
squarely on him, and she couldn't bear the thought of him suffering for something tied to her.
Melvin finally broke the silence, his voice low and conflicted. “I did get it out of him.” There was no attempt to
sugarcoat it—he couldn’t bring himself to lie to her face.
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Freya blinked, brows lifting in mild shock. “You did?”
Her eyes narrowed slightly as she studied his face. “You seem... off. Is something bothering you?” She couldn't
help but be curious.
Melvin, typically a paragon of efficiency and emotional control, seemed uncharacteristically hesitant now.
“After much thought, | know what Kristian discussed with your grandpa,” Melvin finally said, his words measured.
“But I've decided not to tell you.”
Normally, such a revelation might have irked Freya.
Why bring it up if he wasn’t going to share?
But this was Melvin, a steadfast companion since the early days of Anita International Group, who had dedicated
himself wholeheartedly to both the company and her. His sincerity was undeniable; if he chose to keep it from
her, he likely had a compelling reason.
“No need to, then,” Freya said evenly,
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“You aren't upset with me?” Melvin's
voice wavered slightly, a rare break in
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unwavering compliance with her
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“Why would | be upset?” Freya responded, her tone soothing. “You clearly have your reasons. And now that
you're in the know, should the need arise forto be informed, you'll tell me, right?”
“Absolutely,” Melvin affirmed with a
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