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Noticing that Kristian was teetering on the edge of saying something wildly inappropriate again, Gerard jumped
in with a well-timed distraction. "Anyway, Ms. Briggs-why was Melvin with you there?"
Freya replied coolly, "Putting on a show."
With just those few words, Gerard put the pieces together.
Earlier, Freya had only explained things to Kristian in a hushed tone, so Gerard had been left entirely out of the
loop.
Now that he'd caught on, he didn't press any further. "So, whose place are we headed to now?"
"My place.""
"My place."
Kristian and Freya spoke in unison.
Gerard pressed his lips together, unsure who to obey.
"According to your script, you're currently unconscious," Kristian pointed out,
clearly angling to take her home. "Since | brought you out, I'll take you to my place to keep an eye on you."
"You should taketo my place," Freya countered flatly.
"I don't have access to your home."
Freya had no comeback for that.
She furrowed her brows, that usual calm in her eyes giving way to something more unsettled.
She didn't want to go to Kristian's place, but if she got out now and was seen on surveillance, the person
orchestrating this would know she and Melvin were faking it.
And without her laptop, there was no way to hack the system.
"Then I'll head to Mr. Shaw's place," Gerard said, directing the comment to Freya. When she gave a small nod,
Gerard started the car and drove off.
Kristian kept his gaze locked on the back of Gerard's head, silently deciding that they were due for a serious talk
about who exactly signed Gerard's paycheck.
They hadn't gone far when Freya's phone buzzed. It was Melvin.
Without missing a beat, she swiped to answer. "Hello, Mel."
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Kristian's expression went glacial
"Mr. Briggs, who really knows the details of your relationship with Kristian?" Melvin asked, Bluetooth crackling
softly as he drove
Freya hesitated. "Why do you ask?"
*Right after you left, a man stepped out of the room on the 23rd floor and said a few things to me," Melvin
explained, voice sharp and clear. "Sounded like he knew a lot about you and Kristian."
"What exactly did he say?"
"He toldto cfind you tomorrow. And if you asked about tonight, | should say you fainted from food
poisoning They even said they'd forge a report to back it up," Melvin said. "They were convinced you'd believe
Freya's eyes flicked toward Kristian. Of course, she would believe Melvin over him. Whoever was behind this
dearly understood her well enough to exploit that bias.
"What's our next move?" Melvin asked.
"Stick to their story," Freya answered, already thinking several steps ahead.
"Alright," Melvin said without hesitation. "Where are you now? Should | cpick you up?"
"No," Freya sighed, a dull throb building behind her temples. "Your showing up might make things messier. Just
pickup from Kristian's place in the morning."
At that, Kristian visibly relaxed.
He'd genuinely been worried she might hurl herself out of the car mid-drive.
Melvin, on the other hand, went completely silent.
"Hello?" Freya prompted.
"Ms. Briggs," Melvin said, all seriousness now.
"Yes?"
"Do you know what kind of relationship is the most dangerous?" Melvin asked seriously.
Freya blinked, "What?"
"Exes," Melvin said without a shred of irony. "If you go hwith him, what if he takes advantage of you?"
Freya paused but responded coolly, "He can't touch me."
Kristian was skilled, sure, but if it cdown to a fight, she'd hold her own.
She wouldn't lose.
"Men are unpredictable-more than you can guard against," Melvin warned, completely forgetting just how
dangerous Freya herself could be. "Especially one like Kristian."
For a moment, Freya was at a loss for words.
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After a beat of silence, she replied, "I'll have Frederick pickup later. You go on home."
"Okay," Melvin agreed at once.
The moment she hung up, Kristian's brow furrowed, and an icy tension settled
around him. She was leaving?
"You want to leave?"
"Yes," Freya said calmly.
She pulled up Frederick's contact and gave him instructions along with an address before ending the call.
Watching her sort things out so efficiently, Kristian felt something press heavily against his chest, making it hard
to breathe. Did she truly not want to stay with him, not even for a single night?
"After the third traffic light, dropsomewhere without cameras," Freya instructed Gerard.
Gerard followed the command instinctively. "Okay."
Kristian's expression turned frigid.
Gerard felt a chill run straight down his spine, but said nothing, continuing to drive
at a steady pace.
"If- you get out now, what if it ruins the cover tomorrow?" Kristian tried reasoning
one last time.
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"It won't," Freya replied without pause. "As long as you don't say anything, no one will know."
She'd already briefed Frederick on how to handle any loose ends.
She could leave safely.
"You changing your mind because of Melvin?" It was the only explanation Kristian could think of.
"No," Freya replied with her usual bluntness, voice cold. "I just don't want to spend the night with you."
Kristian's breathing turned heavy, and the tension in the car thickened like a storm cloud.
Gerard didn't even dare to exhale too loudly, terrified that one misplaced breath would set his boss off.
The rest of the drive passed in absolute silence. When they reached the third traffic light, Gerard pulled over,
and Freya stepped out without hesitation. This time, Kristian didn't stop her. He wasn't one to beg, and he knew
that no matter what he said, Freya wouldn't budge. Once she made up her mind, no one could sway her.
"You guys go on ahead," Freya said when she noticed Gerard still hadn't moved. "Frederick's coming soon."
"It's fine. We'll wait till you're in the car," Gerard offered.
"Go," Kristian said curtly.
Gerard hesitated. "You sure?"
Kristian didn't respond, but one icy look from him said everything.
Gerard shivered under the weight of it and, not daring to argue, told Freya to call if
anything cup before driving off.
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Halfway through the drive, the tension snapped. Kristian turned on Gerard with a glare. "If you like Freya so
damn much, why don't you go work for her?" "Don't you like her?" Gerard shot back, skillfully dodging the actual
question. "Have | been too soft on you lately? Made you think I'm spushover you can joke around with?”
Kristian's head was spinning with the image of Freya's relaxed expression while talking to Melvin. How much
trust did
she have in that man to look that at ease?
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