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    “Kristian,” Cyril muttered, feeling like the fairytale romance he’d been dreaming of had shattered in an instant.


    Liam let out augh, low and amused, his usual aloofness tinged with something knowing.


    So Kristian had finally made his move. Typical.


    Cyril’s frown deepened. “What’s so funny about that?”


    “Does it really matter that she used to be Kristian’s wife?” Liam’s voice was unbothered, a slight arch in his brow. “Or is it just the fact that she’s been married bothering you?”


    “No! Absolutely not!” Cyril quickly threw up his hands, panicked. He didn’t even know why, but if someone had asked him whether he could ept a divorcee, his answer would’ve been a firm no.


    But now, he was open to the idea.


    All he wanted was a love that felt right.


    “Kristian told me Freya likes mature and steady men. Said she’s his,” Cyril admitted, sounding a little defeated. “He told me to back off now before I end up with nothing.”


    “My sister-inw’s single now,” Liam said without hesitation, stating it as a in fact. “Anyone’s free to go after her. In the end, it’s her choice.”


    “Not my brother’s.”


    Those words sparked a flicker of hope in Cyril’s chest.


    But still…


    “You still call her Sister-inw?”


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    “Just haven’t gotten around to changing it,” Liam answered matter-of-factly.


    “If you’re serious about her, go for it,” Liam added, unbothered by any potential fallout from his brother. “You’ve got as good a shot as anyone.”


    At that moment, no one else had a clue about this exchange between the two of them.


    Freya hadn’t expected that brushing Kristian off in the car would drive him toy im to any potential suitors the second he got to the hotel.


    Once she returned to the hotel, she headed straight for Hugh. The moment Hughid eyes on her, he hesitated, clearly holding something back, unsure if he should say it or keep quiet for her sake.


    Freya walked into the room and asked casually, “Something on your mind?”


    “You and Kristian…” Hugh started but couldn’t bring himself to finish.


    “He asked me to go back to the Shaw estate with him to grab something,” Freya said withpleteposure. “That’s it.”


    Only then did Hugh finally rx.


    Freya set her phone down on the table and went to rinse her hands. Just as she disappeared into the washroom, her phone buzzed—n was calling.


    n was feeling jittery.


    He nced at the screenshots Toby had sent him and asked with a touch of exasperation, “Why are you only telling me now about something this major?”


    Apparently, Edwin had sent a woman to Kristian’s way—and Kristian hadn’t turned her away.


    Wasn’t that just ssic scumbag behavior?


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