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    “Yeah,” they all said together.


    “What’s her full name?” Liam asked, a flicker of curiosity lighting up his eyes.


    “No clue.” They exchanged looks and shook their heads. “All we know is, they said your grandpa and Freya were there, but they didn’t give a name.”


    Liam let out a sudden chuckle.


    Freya? Wasn’t that Kristian’s ex-wife?


    Setting his cue aside, Liam shed a grin. “She’s already there? You guys better head up. Let’s go.”


    The group hesitated, not moving. Didn’t Kristian promise to block this whole blind date thing? Why were the calls stilling?


    “What are you waiting for?” Liam was already itching for some drama. And if things went as he expected, Kristian would definitely be there too.


    He couldn’t help but wonder—how would Kristian react to Freya being part of a matchmaking stunt, and one organized by his own grandfather, no less?


    “What if she ends up liking me? Since Mr. Shaw introduced her, if she actually falls for me, I can’t just shut her down too harshly.”


    The others didn’t say anything, but their silence echoed the same concern.


    They were here forughs, not love—definitely not marriage.


    “Rx,” Liam said, brushing it off. “I’ve met Freya. She’s not into blind dates either. She probably just came ’cause it’s my grandpa’s birthday.”


    “Seriously?” That got their attention.


    “Of course,” Liam replied with a devilish smirk. “When have I ever lied?” Seeing he meant it, the men visibly rxed and agreed to head back upstairs.


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    They were already in the hotel anyway—just on the entertainment floor, not where Lionel and the others were.


    Upstairs, Lionel was deep in conversation with Freya and his longtime friends.


    As he shared stories, admiration for Freya only grew.


    “I wish I had a granddaughter like her.”


    “You’re lucky, Lionel.”


    “Wait, when did you meet Freya? We didn’t know you had a new granddaughter.”


    The questions came one after another.


    Kristian leaned in, murmuring to Lionel, “You’ve really cooked up quite the tale. Hope you can keep it going.”


    Lionel was momentarily speechless.


    This brat always had to tickle him off.


    “I’ve known Freya for years. She’s like part of my family, like a real granddaughter to me,” Lionel replied with a straight face. “Still, in my heart, Freya is my granddaughter.”


    Everyone nodded thoughtfully, epting the sentiment.


    Freya sat quietly, doing her best not to draw attention.


    Soon after, Liam and the four young men walked in.


    Spotting Freya, Liam lit up and strolled over with a grin. “My dear sis…”


    He caught himself just in time. Not the right moment to mention she was once his sister-inw. So he smoothly shifted gears. “Hey, Freya.”


    Kristian frowned.


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