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Kristian shifted ufortably at his grandpa''s words and simply replied, "I initiated the divorce proposal; Ashley has nothing to do with this."
"I just don''t understand why you must be with her," Lionel retorted, his voiceced with anger and anxiety. "What makes her so extraordinary? Didn''t your rtionship with her end previously?"
"The breakup stemmed from my misunderstanding," Kristian rified. "I assumed she departed because I failed to support her adequately, but Iter discovered she was battling a life-threatening illness and wished to spare me the anguish, deliberately severing our connection."
Lionel stared back in utter bewilderment.
"Six months ago, she reached out to reveal the truth-her illness had been cured." Kristian struggled to articte the emotions churning within him,
In truth, he questioned whether genuine love for Ashley resided in his heart.
Upon learning of her circumstances, he merely desired to provide her with security-a sanctuary where worries would dissipate. Beyond this simple wish, his thoughts hadn''t wandered further.
"Grandpa, she sacrificed our rtionship for my well-being back then, and I cannot fail her now," Kristian insisted
"And what of Freya?" Lionel burst out, frustration evident. "Have you considered her feelings at all? From the moment you chose matrimony with her,mitment to your marriage should have been paramount."
Kristian fell silent, contemting the usation.
We acknowledged that his time with Freya had brought joy, yet he couldn''t sustain their union.
"Regarding Astley-just because she imed to have faced a life-threatening illness, does that guarantee its really wond challenged bluntly. "If such grave conditions were so easily conquered, your grandma wouldn''t have Geparted this world so swtry
Kraban yad, the words striking deep
Lisas pressed on, "Throughout this entire situation, Freys remains the only one truly wronged! Even if Ashley''s
THERM STOWS wounds, the made her choice to one waits indefinitely."
TIAMA YAID Charts any touched Kristian''s heart, leaving him awash in conflicting emotions. "You bedrag en haag wow, but when regret inevitably finds you and you yearn for Freya''s return, del have vaskad, what dered with certainty. "She won''t linger for someone who failed to treasure her
You cannot speak or ten-w could you posoby now" Kristian shot back instinctivel
Do you beleve that because your dad managed to reim your mom''s heart after wounding her, you might aplish the same with Freya" Lionel delivered the devastating truth if that''s your assumption, I must
item you Free''t like your wete de mont wee you back"
The words caused Cristian''s deart to faber momentarily suddenly, an unfamiliar sensation surged within him - if something precious was shaping through his fingers Ake sand.
I''ve shared all I needed to say. If reiming Freya''s affection matters to you, abandon this divorce," Lionel actised concern evident in his tone. Should she insist, use my approaching birthday celebration as justification for dy"
That won''t be necessary ristian refused firm
Lionel abandoned further persuasion attempts
Kristian reflected on how Liam had whisked Freya away some time ago. Rising to his feet, he announced, "I''m departing now. I''ll visit again when time permits
Just go!" Lionel snapped, abandoning any pretense of politeness.
Kristien marched purposefully from the family estate. Declining driver assistance, he took a vehicle himself and drove away
As he navigated away from the family estate, Lionel''s words echoing in his mind, he ced a call to Gerard. Gerard had been preparing for sleep when his boss''s call illuminated his phone. Drawing a deep breath, he forced a smile into his voice and said, "What can I do for you, sir?"
"Investigate what critical illness Ashley suffered from," Kristian instructed, his lips barely moving as he spoke.
Gerard momentarily questioned his hearing. "Miss Bradley''s illness?"
"Yes," Kristian confirmed curtly, steering around a corner.
"Perhaps Ms. Briggs would be better suited for this investigation?" Gerard suggested hopefully, attempting to evade the assignment. "She possesses superior research capabilitiespared to our team."
Kristian had examined all the evidence from the car meticulously, confirming its veracity.
Gerard vividly recalled Kristian''splicated expression-like someone who had wrongfully used another yet couldn''t summon the humility to apologize.
"You handle this investigation," Kristianmanded, leaving no room for negotiation.
Freya could undoubtedly uncover the truth in minimal time. Yet Kristian understood his own psychological tendencies; if the results aligned with Lionel''s suspicions, his instinctive reaction would be to use Freya of defaming Ashley. Delegating the task to Gerard seemed the more prudent approach.
"As you wish," Gerard acquiesced reluctantly.
However, had Freya been privy to Kristian''s reasoning, she would have certainly responded, "You''re
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overthinking everything. I wouldn''t waste my time investigating for you at all."
At that precise moment, she sat quietly in Liam''s vehicle. After traveling in silence
for some distance, she finally spoke up. "You can let me out here. I''ll hail a taxi home."
"Why the rush?" Liam inquired, navigating the road with a radiant, disarming smile. "I haven''t even introduced you to my circle of friends yet."
Freya''s expression transformed into confusion.
She cast a sideways nce at him. "Wasn''t this merely your convenient excuse to depart from the earlier situation?"
"Not necessarily," Liam replied cheerfully, his personality exuding natural charm. "The 1.4 billion Kristian allocated to you in the divorce settlement-wouldn''t you like to see that sum multiply?"
“You''re not attempting to defraud me, are you?” Freya questioned directly.
Her interactions with Liam had been limited, though consistently pleasant.
Yet pleasantness in conversation was entirely separate fromprehensive knowledge of someone''s character. While not genuinely concerned about being swindled, she feltpelled to voice the question.
"Do you believe I share Kristian''s tendencies?" Liam countered. "I wouldn''t deceive you. Forget my parents-my grandpa himself would subject me to considerable grief if he discovered I had misled you."
Freya remained silent, contemting his words.
The vehicle continued forward briefly before she spoke again. "I won''t apany
you today. I have pressing matters awaiting my attention at home."
"Don''t you harbor any desire to provoke Kristian?" Liam probed.
Freya responded with genuine curiosity, "Provoke him in what manner?"
“He unts his rekindled ex-girlfriend to distress you; logically, you should cultivate admirers to unsettle him. That represents equitable retaliation,” Liam stated with matter-of-fact directness.
"Childish," Freya dismissed tly.
Undoubtedly, his fraternal connection to Kristian manifested in his enthusiastic desire to antagonize his brother.
Liam declined to release Freya midway; instead, he transported her directly to the racetrack.
Upon witnessing his arrival with apanion, a gathering of attractive individuals began yful teasing.
"Liam, how extraordinary to see you apanied by a woman."
"I distinctly recall someone professing disinterest in femalepanionship?"
"Liam, aren''t you going to provide an introduction?"
"This is my sister-inw, Freya Briggs," Liam announced openly, bantering with the group. "I understand you three have recently developed some promising ventures. Might you share them with us?"
The trio exchanged puzzled nces.
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"You''ve never expressed interest in financial gain before-why this sudden desire for investment opportunities?"
"To provide my sister-inw with practical experience," Liam exined smoothly,
his lips curving into a subtle amile. "As you may know, Kristian is divorcing her. My grandpa harbors concerns about her financial stability post-divorce, so he''s tasked me with helping her invest in lucrative enterprises."
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