Chapter 58 Do You Honestly Believe That...
It was the first time in a while that Freya had demonstrated suchpliance.
Despite achieving his desired oue, Kristian experienced an unsettling difort that settled deep within
him.
After Kristian''s departure, Gerard gathered his courage and addressed Freya directly, "Ms. Briggs, why did you agree to apologize? Aren''t you essentially bing the scapegoat?"
"The scapegoat?" Freya echoed.
"Don''t you think that''s what''s happening?"
"It is," Freya admitted, having forgiven him for his earlier words. "But your boss remains convinced of my guilt." "Maybe you could exin the situation to him again." Gerard couldn''t bear witnessing Freya epting me unfairly. "If you rified things a few more times, surely he would believe you."
Freya''s prating gaze settled on him. "Do you honestly believe that yourself?" Gerard doubted it. Recently, Kristian was actingpletely irrationally.
"You can sleep in that room tonight," Freya mentioned casually, gesturing toward a door. "You''ll need to manage your own clothing needs."
Gerard stared at her, perplexed. He failed toprehend her meaning. "Sleep?"
"Didn''t Kristian instruct you to monitor me until I post an apology online?" Freya sp?ke with remarkableposure, disying no anger whatsoever. "I have no intention of posting it today."
Gerard paused, processing her words.
"The kitchen is located over there, and you''ll find milk and fruit in the refrigerator," Freya exined practically. "If hunger strikes, feel free to order takeout."
"Ms. Briggs!" Gerard called after her retreating form.
Freya turned slightly, acknowledging him.
Gerard hesitated momentarily before finally speaking. "I''ll exin everything to Mr. Shaw myself-tell him you weren''t responsible. If he remains skeptical, I''ll investigate and present him with concrete evidence."
"That won''t be necessary," Freya declined firmly.
She had agreed to apologize, but not for this particr matter.
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She had previously warned that she wouldn''t hesitate to expose Kristian and
Ashley''s affair if he pursued her again because of Ashley.
Gerard felt a sharp twinge of sympathy wash over him.
Yet Freya ended their conversation there. After exchanging only a few words, she ascended the stairs.
If Kristian and Ashley''s affair became public knowledge, Shaw Group wod undoubtedly suffer. Since Lionel had always shown her kindness, Freya felt obligated to inform him beforehand.
Upon learning the situation, Lionel didn''t me her.
He merely released a weary sigh.
The situation had deteriorated significantly, and he no longer possessed the will to manage his wayward grandson''s actions.
After concluding their call, Freya messaged her assistant. "Monitor Farrah Welch carefully. Should Shaw Group interfere with her job, help her."
Her assistant responded promptly, "Understood."
With that matter addressed, she contacted Frederick.
Certain tasks suited his capabilities perfectly.
"Hello, Freya!" Frederick''s voice resonated with genuine delight. He always treasured receiving her calls.
"Are you upied at the moment?"
"Not at all."
"I need your assistance with something," Freya stated directly. "Compose an apology letter mimicking my tone. I''ll forward you the specific details."
Frederick momentarily faltered. "An apology?
To whom?"
"Ashley Bradley."
Frederick''s confusion deepened. Having noticed the trending topic online and connecting it with previous events and images, he quickly grasped the situation. "Why should you apologize to her? She was the one who intruded on your rtionship."
"This isn''t a sincere apology," Freya rified. "It''s merely a vehicle to reveal the truth to gossip-hungry social media users. I''ll send you the particrs."
"Alright."
Learning that the apology wasn''t genuine brought Frederick considerable relief. Freya represented everything he admired. He found it intolerable seeing her wronged.
After reviewing Freya''s detailed instructions, Frederick''s anger intensified. What kind of despicable person was Kristian Shaw? He insisted that Freya clean up his ex''s mess.
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Frederick seethed with indignation.
His fury knew no bounds.
Channeling his anger productively, he crafted a subtly sarcastic apology letter in Freya''s voice, infusing it with elements of his own emotional response.
That evening, while Freya and Gerard were sharing dinner, Kristian called
Gerard set down his fork to answer. "Hello, Mr. Shaw."
"Why hasn''t the apology statement appeared online yet?" Kristian demanded, now seated in the second-floor study at his vi.
"It''s still being drafted."
"Doesposing a simple statement truly require an entire afternoon?"
"The previous versions failed to meet quality standards, necessitating multiple rewrites from Ms. Briggs," Gerard fabricated convincingly, casting a nce toward Freya. "She''s understandably frustrated now."
Kristian remained silent briefly before responding, "You''ve developed quite a confident attitude recently, haven''t you?"
"Would you prefer I request assistance from the editorial team, Mr. Shaw?" Gerard proposed strategically, recognizing Kristian would reject this suggestion. "Crafting an effective apology presents significant challenges. Errors ur easily in such delicate matters."
"I''ll extend the deadline by one day," Kristian dered, his forehead creasing with displeasure. "I expect to see results by tomorrow evening."
Gerard promptly acknowledged, "Of course."
Immediately following the call''s conclusion, Freya inquired, "You could have simply stated it wasn''t written. Dishonesty inevitably requires additional falsehoods for concealment."
"Given his temperament, admitting nothing was written would certainly provoke
his anger." Gerard adjusted his sses thoughtfully. "This approach benefits everyone involved and avoids unnecessaryplications."
A notification sound interrupted them.
Kristian had messaged him. "Forward me her previous drafts."
Gerard''s expression momentarily froze before he swiftly replied, "Already deleted..."
"Editing records always remain essible."
"Sheposed it in a basic text document, leaving no traceable history."
Kristian found himself speechless.
He tossed his phone onto the desk with frustration, sensing something wasn''t right.
Recalling Gerard''s unmistakable admiration upon witnessing Freya''s exceptional hacking abilities, Kristian grabbed his jacket and departed, driving directly to Freya''s apartment.
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Aggunman) ten minutester, the electronic door lock suddenly activated with an audible click.
at probe this moment, the variety show reached its most humorous segment,pletely absorbing both Frers and Gerard, rendering them oblivious to external sounds.
As Kristian entered, he discovered Preya and Gerard watching television together. stantaneouch; intense anger consumed him.
He stood motionless at the threshold, his suit jacket draped over one arm, radiating unmistakable coldness as his gaze settled upon them. "What the hell are
you doing?"
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