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Seething with rage, Theo dialed Freda’s number. Despite the incessant beeps for a whole minute, she never
answered.
His expression darkened as he realized Freda was resolute in making things difficult for Elyse.
Determined, he called Zandra.
She almost answered immediately, but before she could greet him, Theo said, “I must end things with Freda
Jimenez. If you insist on this marriage, perhaps you should marry her yourself.”
Concerned about the nascent collaboration with the Jimenez family’s company, Zandra hastily inquired, “Why
the sudden change? Didn't you pledge to back the collaboration?”
Theo despised how his mother constantly used the collaboration to manipulate him. Without it, he would have
already ended things with Freda.
“I need to see Elyse. | can’t wait any longer,” Theo declared solemnly, his fingers tapping the keyboard as he
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtscrolled through news and photos of Elyse’s championship on his laptop.
Hearing Elyse’s nagain, Zandra fumed. She snapped, “Can you not endure a little longer? I'm thinking of
your future. You will inherit the company. To marry Elyse, you need to becpowerful.”
Pausing, she added, “Remember, Elyse has married Jayden Owen. If you lack power, how will you ever win her
back?”
G a Ino ve Is .is where the magic begins
Her words struck a chord, plunging Theo into a rare silence.
Sensing his hesitation, Zandra softened her tone. “Theo, just hold on a bit longer. Once the Jimenez family’s
interests are fully tied to ours, you can break up with Freda.”
Theo sighed, his eyes reflecting inner torment. Nodding, he conceded, “Alright, I'll endure it a while longer.”
He ended the call, rubbing his face vigorously to alleviate his exhaustion before returning to his work.
Freda wrapped her arms around her legs, her phone resting on the rock before her. She watched its screen light
up with an incoming call, then fade back to darkness.
Her heart remained unmoved.
She knew exactly why Theo was calling; she had anticipated it. And this call was also part of her plans.
Yet, it was her father who had thwarted her plans.
Never had she imagined her own father would undermine her happiness.
Bitterness welled up within her.
With Elyse’s victory in the competition, Freda knew she had lost her leverage. How could she now compel Theo
to yield?
“I thought it was Fiona sitting on the rocks. But it’s you.”
A voice echoed, both familiar and strange, causing Freda to turn in surprise.
“You—you're Gavin Cramer, Elyse’s senior,” she recognized him and quickly stood, gazing at him warily.
Tensely, she asked, “What do you want? Are you here to settle a score? Lettell you | will never apologize to
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmElyse. You might as well give up.”
Gavin stood casually, hands in his pockets. He could see the fear in Freda’s eyes, a smile playing on his lips.
“Miss, it’s wise to leave sroom for yourself; otherwise, you may find yourself embarrassed in the future.”
“Here to avenge Elyse, are you? Who do you think you are?” Freda’s voice tried to project calm.
“You're mistaken. | was searching for another junior of mine and saw a woman sitting on the rocks from a
distance. | thought you were her.” After a pause, Gavin looked Freda up and down and said in a helpless tone, “I
didn’t recognize you until | got closer.”
Freda sneered, “Disappointed, aren't you?”
Gavin nodded honestly. “Yes, a bit.”
Freda’s teeth clenched with fury. She wanted to tear Gavin apart but realized just how tall he was.
Gavin exuded a gentlemanly demeanor, one that others might find approachable. Yet, standing so close, Freda
felt overwhelmed by his powerful presence.
She quietly took a step back, still trying to appear fierce. “You'd better leave. Don’t blme if | get rude.”
Gavin's interest was piqued. “And if | don’t? What will you do?”
Pointing at the river, Freda snapped, “You don’t leave, and I'll push you into the water.”
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