She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 203

Chapter 203 Acting Out Of

Character

"Got any specific tin mind?" Gerard asked, treating the whole thing like it was just another business

meeting

"Whenever works," Kristian replied coolly.

"Alright then."

As always, Gerard was the picture of efficiency.

By the next day, the meeting had been set. When Miguel got wind that Kristian wanted to see him, he extended

an invitation to his estate without hesitation.

Freya was still at the office when the news hit her.

"Are you sure you didn't mishear that?" she asked, clutching her phone with a furrowed brow. The words from the

other end had caught her completely off guard.

"Positive. By now, he's probably already there," Alan answered, ever the reliable informant when it cto

things happening at the family estate. "But what's he doing there?"

Freya's calm composure unraveled in an instant.

Mulling over Kristian's recent antics, she muttered under her breath, "He's causingtrouble again."

Without another word, she handed over her work to Melvin and drove straight to her grandfather's place.

Miguel was known for cutting conversations short-ten minutes tops if he wasn't fond of someone. But if he liked

you? That chat could stretch for hours.

With Kristian's polished image and impressive family background, it wasn't hard to imagine Miguel being

charmed.

He might even start fantasizing about a marriage alliance.

That thought alone made Freya slam the gas pedal harder. She could only pray that Kristian wouldn't mention

anything about marriage. If he did, her grandfather would no doubt latch onto the idea.

And once that happened, an official engagement announcement would be inevitable. Then, this would spiral

completely out of control.

Meanwhile, Kristian was already seated, engaged in a pleasant chat with Miguel.

Gerard stood a short distance behind him, playing the role of silent assistant, quietly observing the conversation

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Bad in and out that earned his already commanding presence, Kristian replied evenly. "As long as you won the

taped ow, Pil falliver everything in promised" Mga thoor Realcation

*+dien took the agreement Gerard had prepared and handed it over. In that case, I'd appreciate your

Miguel evimed through the contract, his gras widening with every page. He didn't hesitate-just picked up a

ork

Watching the whole thing Gerard found himself at a loss. His emotions twisted into a knot, leaving him

"Since you're here, stay for lunch, Miguel offered, clearly in high spirits. "It's always nice to have company."

"I'd love to, Kristian repled

Moments later, the signed agreements were split between the two parties.

Miguel instructed one of his staff to store the document safely, while Kristian handed his copy to Gerard to hold

onto. Other than the three of them, no one else knew the details of the deal.

Freya arrived just as lunch was about to be served.

Both Miguel and Kristian looked geminely surprised to see her, neither had expected her to show up.

"What brings you here?" Miguel asked.

Freya glanced briefly at Kristian, then cup with a nonchalant excuse. "Just

cto pick up a few things." Since she had her own room at the estate, it didn't sound out of place.

Miguel didn't react much to her response.

"Well, since you're here, join us for lunch," he said after a short pause, brow

furrowed slightly before extending the invite. “I happen to have a guest."

"Alright," Freya replied, seizing the moment to figure out why Kristian had shown

up.

Noticing the subtle tension between the two, Miguel tactfully cup with an excuse to step out.

Freya found it suspicious-her grandfather never acted like that.

"Sir, I'll head back to the office and deal with a few things, Gerard said, sensing

that his presence wasn't required anymore. "Just callwhen you're ready, and I'll send someone to pick you

up."

Kristian's tone remained as aloof as ever. "Alright."

Soon, only Freya and Kristian remained.

Freya looked at him with narrowed eyes, suspicion dancing in her gaze. Her voice carried a trace of annoyance.

"What are you doing here?"

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Kristian's eyes locked onto her, her reflection caught in his stare.

He wanted to throw her own words back at her-"It's none of your business."

But he knew saying that would only push her farther away, leave them more estranged than they already were.

Freya raised an eyebrow, waiting. Why wasn't he saying anything?

“Just discussing a few things with your grandpa," Kristian finally answered, voice steady.

"What kind of things?"

"Business." The reply was curt and clipped.

Freya shot him a skeptical look.

Her grandfather had stepped away from business matters ever since her father took over the reins. There was

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no reason for him to suddenly get involved again.

"If you don't believe me, feel free to ask him," Kristian said as he stood up. His suit hugged his frperfectly,

making him look maddeningly attractive. Freya wasn't about to ask. She knew her grandfather wouldn't spill a

word. Worse, he might flip the script and ask her about yesterday's gathering. After returning from it the day

before, she'd spent the rest of her twith Trent, steering clear of everyone else. If Vivien had snitched to

Miguel, another gathering might already be in the works.

Unless absolutely necessary, Freya preferred to avoid facing Miguel altogether.

She stared at Kristian for a beat before asking again, "What kind of business matters?"

"Since it's business, there are confidentiality clauses," Kristian replied as he stepped closer.

His presence loomed over her like a shadow. "I can't disclose anything to outsiders."

Freya couldn't poke any holes in his explanation, so she let it drop-for now.

She figured if he had cto propose marriage, her grandfather would definitely bring it up during lunch.

If he didn't, then it was none of her business. And if it didn't concern her, she had

no reason to meddle.

Ten minutes later, the butler called them in for lunch.

The meal was unusually quiet-nobody said a word.

Freya thought the silence was downright eerie. Her grandfather was never this subdued. On previous visits, he

always had something to critique-whether it was someone's love life, job, or grades, he never held back.

From Alan to Ethel, no one was safe.

But today? Even after everyone had finished eating, he hadn't uttered a single

word.

After spending a little twith Miguel post-meal, Freya decided to head out. Since there was no mention of

marriage, she had no reason to linger.

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She informed Miguel she was leaving, but before she could make her exit, Kristian spoke up. I've got things to

take care of at my office, so I'll head out too."

"Alright," Miguel said, clearly pleased with Kristian, though something complicated flickered in his gaze. "Come

by more often when you've got the time."

"Of course," Kristian answered politely.