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    After a bit more small talk, Ellis told her to go back to sleep. He turned off the lights and quietly closed the door behind him. Only once he was back in his own room did he finally let out a slow breath.


    Ellis was the kind of person you really didn’t want as an enemy. He was sharp, unreadable, a master maniptor when he needed to be. If he wanted to lie, you’d never catch it—he could spin a story so well you’d believe it even if you knew better. That kind of skill could destroy someone on the wrong side of him.


    But if you were someone he loved? You’d never find anyone more thoughtful. He’d go out of his way to n surprises, create happiness—quietly, subtly, and with absolute dedication. Even if he got caught in the middle of one of his schemes, he’d cover it up like it was part of the n all along.


    Seated at his desk, Ellis opened a private chat and sent over Freya’s ring finger measurement, along with two beautifully detailed engagement ring designs.


    It was obvious he’d spent time and care designing them.


    He followed up with a quick message. “How long will it take to customize the engagement ring?”


    The reply came back fast. “At least three months.”


    “Okay,” Ellis typed.


    Three months. That would give him just enough time to n everything. As long as Freya showed even the slightest sign that she wanted to get married, he’d move forward with the proposal immediately.


    With everything in ce, Ellis switched to a different group chat—the one Freya wasn’t in. He quickly dropped a message updating everyone about his n to figure out when Freya might want to tie the knot.


    Right after he sent it, Greta replied, “You can propose anytime.”


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    How did she know that?


    Ellis texted back. “What do you mean?”


    Greta didn’t hesitate. “Riley and I asked her a while ago. She basically said, as long as it’s you proposing, she’s ready.”


    Ellis stared at the screen, his mind racing.


    “Are you sure you didn’t misread her?” he typed, just to be sure.


    “Positive,” Greta replied instantly.


    Ellis rubbed his phone thoughtfully. So… Freya was ready?


    Three months suddenly felt far too long.


    He briefly considered rushing the order—but quickly dismissed the thought. This was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. He wanted everything to be perfect. Rushing it would only lead to regrets.


    Greta messaged again. “When are you nning to propose?”


    “In three months,” Ellis replied. “The rings just started production.”


    That got Greta thinking. She immediately messaged Freya, asking how her ns for proposing to Ellis wereing along.


    If both of them were nning to propose… why not coordinate it? Double the surprise. Double the fun.


    Greta returned to the group chat. “Take your time. Riley and I will subtly figure out what kind of proposal she’d love.”


    “Thanks,” Ellis responded simply.


    Once everything was settled, he set his phone aside and got ready for bed.


    That night, the idea stayed with him even as he drifted off to sleep. He dreamed.


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