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    Kristian slept with another woman? Freya instantly rejected the notion.


    Kristian might behave abrasively, but infidelity seemed beyond his character.


    When Ashley''s return loomed, he had confronted Freya directly and even vacated their shared bedroom-his tactlessness disyed withplete transparency.


    "This usation must be false," Freya concluded firmly.


    Hugh''s stomach tightened with anxiety, unable to dismiss his growing unease.


    n appeared equally troubled by the revtion.


    "Tell me everything," Freya urged, noticing n''s difort. "I''ll determine the truth myself."


    n wavered, caught in uncertainty.


    Freya had already dismissed the allegation as false.


    If he divulged more details, she would likely remain steadfast in her denial.


    The prolonged silence prompted Freya to ask, "Why have you gone quiet?"


    "Toby heard from insiders that Kristian..." n began clearly before his voice faded into indistinct mumbling, leaving Freya straining to catch his words.


    She increased the volume on her device. "I missed that. Speak up, please." Conflicting emotions tore at n''s resolve.


    Toby whispered urgently, "Just tell her. She deserves to know eventually. Why prolong her suffering?"


    n''s brow creased with tension as emotions swirled within him. Finally, he mustered his courage. "Toby heard from insiders that Edwin Newman once sent a woman to Kristian, and Kristian epted. Multiple people witnessed this firsthand."


    The moment those words escaped his lips, n''s heart thundered in his chest.


    He held his breath, awaiting Freya''s response.


    "What did you just say?" Hugh erupted with indignation.


    "Uncle Hugh..." n nearly wept, his heart plummeting. "I didn''t realize you were listening"


    Hugh''s chest heaved with fury, his eyes zing with righteous anger. The revtion stunned him beyond


    measure.


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    "I confirmed Kristian had epted the woman," n continued, daring not equivocate, “but what transpired. after they checked into the hotel remains unknown."


    "Could there be any alternative exnation?" Hugh''s anger intensified.


    He had previously resolved to maintain civility following Kristian''s respectful visit,


    but now? How dare Kristian betray his daughter? Infidelity crossed an unforgivable line.


    n shared this sentiment, cautiously inquiring, "Is Mina handling this okay?"


    Hugh finally turned to gauge Freya''s reaction.


    Strangely, she appeared... unmoved.


    "Mina, are you..." Hugh faltered, uncertain whether she was genuinely unaffected or simply paralyzed by shock.


    "I already knew about this incident," Freya interjected before further spection could bloom. "Back then..."


    Hugh gaped at her in astonishment.


    "You knew?" Hugh eximed, stunned by this revtion.


    Was Kristian''s affair the catalyst for their divorce?


    Freya sighed deeply. Would they allow her toplete a single thought?


    "Why did you never tell me?" Hugh demanded, speaking so rapidly that Freya couldn''t interject. “Kristian dared to cheat on you. I''ll expose his actions immediately."


    "I haven''t finished exining. Please don''t interrupt," Freya said firmly.


    Hugh''s temper red, his gaze smoldering with indignation.


    How could he remain calm about such a betrayal? The situation was infuriating!


    "The woman he took was me," Freya rified, fearing their escting agitation. She cut to the heart of the


    matter.


    Hugh stared in bewilderment.


    n appeared equally perplexed.


    Both men remained speechless. What could Freya possibly mean? Neither seemed capable ofprehending her statement.


    “She was injured at the time. I discovered Edwin was responsible and intended


    to confront him," Freya borated, "but I never anticipated Kristian would be present."


    At that time, they were still in the divorce waiting period.


    Their rtionship had deteriorated significantly because of Ashley, and through aplex series of events, what followed simply happened.


    "Then how did that transform into Edwin sending you to him?" n struggled to piece together the narrative.


    "I orchestrated it," Freya stated inly. "I wanted Edwin to send me to the hotel so


    I could confront him physically and provoke his retaliation."


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    n grew increasingly confused. "Retaliation?"


    He wanted to question if Freya had lost her mind by deliberately inviting someone''s vengeance, but familial respect kept him silent. Freya undoubtedly had


    her reasons.


    "He manipted Emil into harming She. I needed to teach him a lesson," Freya exined. “Once he retaliated, I could gather evidence to ensure his imprisonment."


    After hearing her exnation, Hugh and n finally grasped the situation.


    They recognized how fortunate they were to have Freya as an ally, facing her as an adversary would have proven disastrous


    "Nevertheless, Kristian''s behavior remains inexcusable," Hugh dered, his animosity toward Kristian intensifying. "His actions create the impression that Mina can be easily exploited."


    The possibility troubled him deeply-if those who had dined with Kristianter encountered Freya, they might harbor inappropriate thoughts toward her.


    This realization ignited Hugh''s indignation.


    "I''ve decided!" Hugh asserted with unprecedented seriousness. "I must publicly disclose your identity to prevent any misinterpretations."


    "I fully support making your identity known," n chimed in, reinforcing Hugh''s position.


    Freya had consistently maintained a low profile, never formally introduced to the public sphere.


    Even during Briggs Group''s annual gatherings, Ethel had always served as the family representative.


    "That won''t be necessary," Freya countered, preferring her anonymity. "The current arrangement suits me perfectly-allowing freedom of movement without excessive scrutiny."


    Once her identity became public knowledge, countless responsibilities would demand her attention.


    She harbored a distinct aversion to meaningless social engagements and frivolous gossip. Above all, she detested bing a subject of public discourse.


    If Hugh revealed her identity now, media outlets would fabricate numerous narratives based on unfounded assumptions-questioning why Ethel maintained a public presence while Freya remained hidden, or worse, specting whether Freya might be an illegitimate child concealed for decades.


    Freya wanted no part in such scenarios.


    "n, 1 need to prepare for Lionel''s birthday celebration with my dad," Freya informed n, clearly signaling the conversation''s conclusion. "I must go now." "Alright," n replied, his tone reflecting his inner conflict.


    After disconnecting the call, Freya set her phone aside and resumed eating her fruit, treating the preceding conversation as though it had been entirely unremarkable.


    Hugh observed her with a sense of guilt, wondering if he had failed to provide Freya with adequate support throughout the years.


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    "Mina."


    "Yes?" Freya looked up at him expectantly.


    Knowing Hugh disliked oranges, she hadn''t prepared any for him.


    Seated across from her on the sofa, Hugh reflected on their history before asking thoughtfully, "If you could begin again, would you choose to make your identity public from the star


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