She Took The House The Car And My Heart

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Chapter 186 Why Prolong Her Suffering

Kristian slept with another woman? Freya instantly rejected the notion.

Kristian might behave abrasively, but infidelity seemed beyond his character.

When Ashley's return loomed, he had confronted Freya directly and even vacated their shared bedroom-his

tactlessness displayed with complete transparency.

"This accusation must be false," Freya concluded firmly.

Hugh's stomach tightened with anxiety, unable to dismiss his growing unease.

Alan appeared equally troubled by the revelation.

"Telleverything," Freya urged, noticing Alan's discomfort. "I'll determine the truth myself."

Alan wavered, caught in uncertainty.

Freya had already dismissed the allegation as false.

If he divulged more details, she would likely remain steadfast in her denial.

The prolonged silence prompted Freya to ask, "Why have you gone quiet?"

"Toby heard from insiders that Kristian..." Alan began clearly before his voice faded into indistinct mumbling,

leaving Freya straining to catch his words.

She increased the volon her device. "I missed that. Speak up, please." Conflicting emotions tore at Alan's

resolve.

Toby whispered urgently, "Just tell her. She deserves to know eventually. Why prolong her suffering?"

Alan's brow creased with tension as emotions swirled within him. Finally, he mustered his courage. "Toby heard

from insiders that Edwin Newman once sent a woman to Kristian, and Kristian accepted. Multiple people

witnessed this firsthand."

The moment those words escaped his lips, Alan's heart thundered in his chest.

He held his breath, awaiting Freya's response.

"What did you just say?" Hugh erupted with indignation.

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"Uncle Hugh..." Alan nearly wept, his heart plummeting. "I didn't realize you were listening"

Hugh's chest heaved with fury, his eyes blazing with righteous anger. The revelation stunned him beyond

measure.

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"| confirmed Kristian had accepted the woman," Alan continued, daring not equivocate, “but what transpired.

after they checked into the hotel remains unknown."

"Could there be any alternative explanation?" Hugh's anger intensified.

He had previously resolved to maintain civility following Kristian's respectful visit,

but now? How dare Kristian betray his daughter? Infidelity crossed an unforgivable line.

Alan shared this sentiment, cautiously inquiring, "Is Mina handling this okay?"

Hugh finally turned to gauge Freya's reaction.

Strangely, she appeared... unmoved.

"Mina, are you..." Hugh faltered, uncertain whether she was genuinely unaffected or simply paralyzed by shock.

"| already knew about this incident," Freya interjected before further speculation could bloom. "Back then..."

Hugh gaped at her in astonishment.

"You knew?" Hugh exclaimed, stunned by this revelation.

Was Kristian's affair the catalyst for their divorce?

Freya sighed deeply. Would they allow her to complete a single thought?

"Why did you never tell me?" Hugh demanded, speaking so rapidly that Freya couldn't interject. “Kristian dared

to cheat on you. I'll expose his actions immediately."

"I haven't finished explaining. Please don't interrupt," Freya said firmly.

Hugh's temper flared, his gaze smoldering with indignation.

How could he remain calm about such a betrayal? The situation was infuriating!

"The woman he took was me," Freya clarified, fearing their escalating agitation. She cut to the heart of the

matter.

Hugh stared in bewilderment.

Alan appeared equally perplexed.

Both men remained speechless. What could Freya possibly mean? Neither seemed capable of comprehending

her statement.

“Sheila was injured at the time. | discovered Edwin was responsible and intended

to confront him," Freya elaborated, "but | never anticipated Kristian would be present."

At that time, they were still in the divorce waiting period.

Their relationship had deteriorated significantly because of Ashley, and through a complex series of events, what

followed simply happened.

"Then how did that transform into Edwin sending you to him?" Alan struggled to piece together the narrative.

"| orchestrated it," Freya stated plainly. "I wanted Edwin to sendto the hotel so

| could confront him physically and provoke his retaliation."

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Alan grew increasingly confused. "Retaliation?"

He wanted to question if Freya had lost her mind by deliberately inviting someone's vengeance, but familial

respect kept him silent. Freya undoubtedly had

her reasons.

"He manipulated Emil into harming Sheila. | needed to teach him a lesson," Freya explained. “Once he retaliated,

| could gather evidence to ensure his imprisonment."

After hearing her explanation, Hugh and Alan finally grasped the situation.

They recognized how fortunate they were to have Freya as an ally, facing her as an adversary would have

proven disastrous

"Nevertheless, Kristian's behavior remains inexcusable," Hugh declared, his animosity toward Kristian

intensifying. "His actions create the impression that Mina can be easily exploited."

The possibility troubled him deeply-if those who had dined with Kristian later encountered Freya, they might

harbor inappropriate thoughts toward her.

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This realization ignited Hugh's indignation.

"I've decided!" Hugh asserted with unprecedented seriousness. "I must publicly disclose your identity to prevent

any misinterpretations."

"| fully support making your identity known," Alan chimed in, reinforcing Hugh's position.

Freya had consistently maintained a low profile, never formally introduced to the public sphere.

Even during Briggs Group's annual gatherings, Ethel had always served as the family representative.

"That won't be necessary," Freya countered, preferring her anonymity. "The current arrangement suits me

perfectly-allowing freedom of movement without excessive scrutiny."

Once her identity becpublic knowledge, countless responsibilities would demand her attention.

She harbored a distinct aversion to meaningless social engagements and frivolous gossip. Above all, she

detested becoming a subject of public discourse.

If Hugh revealed her identity now, media outlets would fabricate numerous narratives based on unfounded

assumptions-questioning why Ethel maintained a public presence while Freya remained hidden, or worse,

speculating whether Freya might be an illegitimate child concealed for decades.

Freya wanted no part in such scenarios.

"Alan, 1 need to prepare for Lionel's birthday celebration with my dad," Freya informed Alan, clearly signaling the

conversation's conclusion. "I must go now." "Alright," Alan replied, his tone reflecting his inner conflict.

After disconnecting the call, Freya set her phone aside and resumed eating her fruit, treating the preceding

conversation as though it had been entirely unremarkable.

Hugh observed her with a sense of guilt, wondering if he had failed to provide Freya with adequate support

throughout the years.

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"Mina."

"Yes?" Freya looked up at him expectantly.

Knowing Hugh disliked oranges, she hadn't prepared any for him.

Seated across from her on the sofa, Hugh reflected on their history before asking thoughtfully, "If you could

begin again, would you choose to make your identity public from the star

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