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    Freya knew exactly who she could rely on and who she couldn’t. “Find out where these pills came from and report it to the police.”


    This kind of drug was usually used against women, and whoever was distributing it needed to be dealt with. Melvin nodded. “Alright.”


    “If you can’t figure it out, ask Frederick for help,” Freya added. “He’s got free timetely.”


    “Okay.” Melvin always followed through with what Freya asked.


    The two left the office to grab a meal outside.


    Freya was determined to uncover whoever was targeting her. She had let things slide before the divorce, but now, she wasn’t going to turn a blind eye.


    Coincidentally, they happened to run into Kristian.


    Just as Freya and Melvin stepped into their private dining room, Kristian appeared from around the corner with a group of people. When he spotted the two of them together, his steps came to a halt instinctively.


    “Mr. Shaw? Is something wrong? Did we say something out of line?” someone beside him asked.


    Everyone else held their breath, afraid to speak, not wanting to offend Kristian.


    Kristian didn’t respond to the murmurs around him; his eyes were locked on Freya and Melvin as they disappeared into the private room. He didn’t look away until the door clicked shut.


    Last time, Freya had confessed that she and Melvin were just pretending. But this time, it seemed like Melvin might actually be chasing after her. Gerard noticed them as well and was the first to recover, nudging Kristian lightly.


    “Sir, we should go in.”


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    Kristian radiated cold intensity. He threw onest nce at the closed door before entering the room to conduct business, though his thoughts were elsewhere entirely.


    Throughout the meal, Kristian barely said a word, making the atmosphere in the room feel suffocating. The people hoping to strike deals with him didn’t dare breathe too loudly, afraid they’d worsen the already grim mood. Gerard did most of the talking for Kristian, responding to all the questions andments.


    Kristian’s mind was clearly elsewhere the entire dinner.


    In contrast, Freya’s private room felt far more rxed. After sitting down, they began eating. After all the work, they were definitely hungry.


    “We should head out early,” Freya told Melvin, offering an exnation. “Just in case Kristian decides to show up and cause trouble.”


    She wasn’t sure if he woulde looking for her afterward, but it seemed safer to leave first.


    “Alright,” Melvin agreed without hesitation.


    Half an hourter, Melvin nced at the time and told Freya it was time to go. The hotel key card was for a room in this very building. All they needed to do was exit the private dining room and head up by elevator. Just as they were about to leave, Kristian’s phone rang.


    His eyes narrowed when he saw the caller ID. He answered with a swipe.


    “Talk.”


    As soon as his voice rang out, everyone at the table fell silent, holding their breath and freezing in ce.


    “Mr. Shaw, I just got an update,” a man’s voice came through the line. “It’s about Melvin Swain and Freya Briggs.”


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