She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 210

Chapter 210 | Can't Say No

To Money

If Melvin really had a thing for Freya, then suddenly, everything clicked into place.

Like-Melvin, of all people? That emotionally unavailable guy had faked his own breakup just to weasel info.out of

Gerard? And on top of that, even with his cushy salary, he'd still picked up a side hustle working with Freya?

All those thoughts tangled in Gerard's head, stirring up a complicated mess of emotions.

He'd always figured Melvin was clueless when it cto relationships-never in a million years did he expect the

guy to fall for someone before he did.

Pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose, Gerard gathered himself and decided to go to work. Melvin

might've taken a leave of absence on his behalf, but Gerard figured the best way to clear his mind was to keep

busy.

While heading to the office, it hit him-his reaction to Melvin's confession had been way too calm.

After mulling it over, Gerard pulled out his phone and fired off a voice message, chewing Melvin out for getting

him drunk just to dig for secrets.

At that exact moment, Melvin happened to be wondering the sthing-was Gerard too chill about the whole

thing? Seeing the message pop up, he felt a bit of relief wash over him and went right back to eating his lunch.

Melvin spent the rest of the afternoon tied up in office matters.

Meanwhile, once Gerard made it to the office, he got summoned straight to Kristian's office.

Kristian glanced up from his desk and, in that usual deep baritone of his, asked, "Sobered up?"

"Yes."

"How's it feel, being duped?"

Caught off guard, Gerard's head snapped up. How did Kristian know?

"Why didn't | realize before that you're this easy to crack?" Kristian sounded unimpressed, like Gerard's defenses

were paper-thin.

"It was... an accident."

Gerard didn't even try to defend himself. Deep down, he knew he'd kinda let it happen. "How'd you find out?"

"Melvin," Kristian said, plain and direct.

"He told you?" Gerard was stunned. What was Melvin thinking? Why would he cclean to Kristian right after

getting what he wanted?

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Kristian didn't respond right away. His gaze drifted, recalling last night's phone call. "Do you really know him?"

"Who?" Gerard blinked, then guessed based on the conversation, "Melvin?" Kristian nodded,

"We've known each other a long time."

Gerard didn't see a reason to lie. "Shigh school, scollege. | actually wanted him to join Shaw Group at

first, but he turneddown. Said he had other plans. He's not big on talking, kind of stiff, but honestly? He's

a good guy."

What stood out most to Gerard was something from their school days-how Melvin once stepped in to defend

him.

Back in high school, Gerard had been the quiet type-good-looking, soft-spoken- not like now, with his polished

smile and easy confidence.

Because of that soft image, he was picked on. Before Gerard could even react, Melvin had jumped in, kicked the

bullies aside, and stood in front of him like a wall.

In that moment, Gerard thought Melvin was being reckless-he was only making himself the next target.

And yeah, Melvin did end up getting targeted. But he didn't care. One by one-or even all at once-he took them

on and knocked them down.

After that, they becclose friends. And they'd been tight ever since.

"What else?" Kristian pressed.

"What exactly are you trying to find out?" Gerard asked, sensing Kristian wasn't just asking for fun.

Kristian didn't answer. He just stared, his silence loaded with pressure.

Gerard shifted uncomfortably. What was happening here? Why was Kristian giving him that look?

"If Freya offered you a billion to spill what I said to her grandfather, would you take

it?"

Kristian asked, straight as an arrow.

Gerard's eyes lit up, a grin tugging at his lips. "A billion?"

"Yes."

"Not a million-an entire billion?"

"Yes."

"You're my boss. Your secrets are safe with me," Gerard answered, putting on his

best loyal-employee face. "Not for a billion. Not even two."

"Be honest." Kristian's voice dropped, colder than before.

"| can't say no to money!" Gerard said quickly. Since his boss wanted the truth,

he'd give it. This was not the

tto hesitate.

Kristian's eyes narrowed.

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You did say it was Ms. Brige who was buying-nct sorteste do Corus exflater, worded that the s icy tone was aimed

at him if it were wyze ise, | wouldn't say a word, no matter what they sect

"Melvin didn't agree,"

Kristian said it calmly, but his words landed with weight

Gerard might sell Kristian's secrets to Freys, bot Melvia.

Gerard blinked, thoroughly lost now. "What are you getting at?

"Last night, | called you. He picked up," Kristan and i like he was laying down cards Iker be go something out of

you, so | asked him to na price to keep it from Forga"

Gerard listened intently.

"He asked for a billion," Kristian said, eyes locked on Gerard.

Gerard nearly choked, Melvin? A whole billion? What kind of guts did that guy have?

"| agreed. Then he asked for ten billion," Kristian added

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Gerard's mouth twitched.

Ten billion? That was beyond greedy. That was delusional

Melvin had the nerve to ask, and Kristian had the nerve to play along

"So... did you agree? Cerard asked, half joking, unable to hide his noey tone. (yes," Kristian replied, voice low.

Gerard was stunned speechless. Was Kristian really that rich? so rich he could toss around ten billion so easily?

"Mr. Shaw," Gerard started, suddenly feeling bad for all the cash flying out the window "If you're that worried

about him blabbing, you could just giveone billion and I'll keep him quiet."

It just felt too wild to be real.

"But he turned it down." Kristian was now convinced something wasn't adding up with Melvin

"Honestly, that's smart. Ten billion's no joke. Who knows if you'd actually pay or try to trap him? Being cautious

makes sense, Cerard said confidently "Besides, he's not the kind of guy who'd go against his conscience for

money"

Wait. Melvin said no. That meant... Freya might already know? But when Gerard called her earlier, she hadn't

acted weird at all

"He refused my money, but said he wouldn't tell Freya," Kristian said, suspicion thick in his voice "That checks

out. If he told her, he'd only be making things worse for himself, Gerard said, u the version of Melvin from that

night. "He probably just doesn't want you and Ms. Briggs to get be Kristian's gaze darkened a shade. "What do

you mean by that?"

"He has feelings for Gerard froze, panic flooding him.

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What did he just say? Had he really just let that slip?

The temperature in the office seemed to drop with Kristian's stare. "He has

feelings for Freya?"

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