She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 226

Chapter 226 | Want Custody Of The Child

"Next year, you're stepping into the big shoes at Briggs Group-ready or not." Alan dropped the bomb like it was

just another casual remark. "If you skip the corporate retreat and don't meet the team, how will you even know

who's running what?"

Freya blinked, genuinely thrown off. "Who even said I'm taking over the company?"

"Uncle Hugh," Alan replied with the breezy ease of someone delivering weather updates. "He's already made up

his mind-you're it."

Freya's brows tightened in disbelief. Hadn't she already made it clear that the company wasn't in her plans?

"Aren't you, managing it just fine?"

"Everyone deserves to live life how they want." Alan's voice carried an edge of sincerity. "Think about it-how long

have | been steering this ship for you? Don't | deserve a shot at a normal life? To date someone? Maybe even get

married?"

Freya replied, her tone firm, “It's not like there's much to manage anyway."

"If you show up to tomorrow's team-building retreat, | might stick around for another year."

Freya said nothing.

"Cif you feel like it."

"Understood."

She ended the call, realizing she was left with no real choice but to go to the retreat this time.

What she didn't know was that, moments after the call, Alan turned to the people with him.

He was sitting with Ethel and Hugh.

"Mina said she'll join the corporate retreat tomorrow." He let out a slow breath, a flicker of relief passing through

him.

Ethel lit up with a smile. "Alan, you're amazing!"

Hugh asked, "She didn't sound upset, did she?"

"Not really," Alan replied, sounding a bit uncertain. "She seemed calm. But she might corner you later to ask

about this whole company handover."

"That's fine," Hugh didn't seem bothered in the least.

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ine frost care for big groups. Ethel noted "Tomorrow, don't pair her with anyone outside her usual circle."

"Don't worry I've got in handled Alan assured smoothly

Freys, of course, knew nothing about their little planning session Once the call ended, she went straight to bed,

The next morning. Freye headed imo the office

It was the end of September, and she and Melvin made their way to Briggs Group.

On the way to the company. Freya glanced at Webin She'd given him toff, but he'd insisted on tagging

along She didn't argue

At boggs Group, they only worked until midday before getting ready for the team- building retreat.

Each department handled its own events, since the company was so big. Outside of the annual party, team-

building was typically a department-by-department affair meant to boost morale and connections.

So, after lunch, Alan clooking for her.

Freys received the retreat location from him and told him to head over first-she had a few things left to wrap up.

Alap didn't protest. He simply nodded and left.

by the tFreya finished her tasks, it was already 1 P.M.

After lunch with Melvin, the two strolled out together, not expecting to bump into Norah on their way out of the

building,

(freys cast her a brief glance and moved on

Bet Norah froze internally. She'd tried digging into Freya's background the day before, but she got nothing

about her past

There was no mention of being Kristian's ex-wife or the daughter to Hugh Briggs.

It made Norah suspicious-what other identities might Freya be hiding? Why was her information sealed so

tight?

Freya, oblivious to Norah's spiraling thoughts, wouldn't have cared even if she'd known.

They left for the resort Alan had mentioned.

They arrived just past three in the afternoon.

While Melvin parked the car, someone called out, "Freya?"

Freya turned, mildly surprised.

Felipe had just stepped out of his vehicle.

Before she could react, he popped his car door open again, grabbed something,

and walked up to her. "Good timing, I've been meaning to talk to you about something."

"Go on," Freya said coolly, just as she always did.

“It's about Farrah. | want to go over something in detail," Felipe explained, holding

up a divorce agreement.

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Freya nodded. "Alright."

Felipe led her away.

When Melvin followed, Felipe's brows knit slightly, his expression unreadable.

"And this is..."

"He's my assistant," Freya replied flatly, offering no extra context.

Felipe eyed the two of them, realizing it might not go over well if he asked Melvin to leave. So, he let him tag

along.

Soon enough, Felipe brought them to a private room in the resort.

He handed the divorce papers to Freya. "Take a look. If it all checks out, please

pass it along to Farrah."

Freya took the documents.

As she flipped through them, Felipe hesitated, unsure how to start the real conversation.

"Fifty million?" Freya noted the figure aloud.

Felipe confirmed, "Yeah."

Freya didn't react much, idly flipping through more pages. She didn't seem all that invested in the document.

Felipe noticed her disinterest and asked directly, "Do you think it's not enough?"

"Legally speaking, marital assets are shared equally. In divorce, that means fifty- fifty," Freya said plainly.

"Wouldn't you agree?"

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Felipe didn't flinch. "Half is doable-but | have one condition."

"And what's that?"

"I want custody of the child."

"You must be joking," Freya shot back without pause.

"The kid won't have a stable life with Farrah," Felipe said bluntly, his tone firm.

"She's juggling a job and raising

a child. Her parents aren't going to help."

Freya didn't respond, waiting to hear what else he'd say.

"But if the child's with me, | can give them a stable hand top-tier education,"

Felipe continued. "They'll

never have to worry about money."

"Sure. No money worries," Freya agreed. "But raising a kid well? That's another story entirely."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Felipe frowned.

Freya didn't sugarcoat it. "I'm just not convinced your household is the best environment for a child-especially

considering they raised you, and let's just say your personality's got some... rough edges."

"Freya!" Felipe snapped, clearly offended.

"I can help Farrah with those so-called issues you mentioned," Freya replied confidently. "I'll support her while

she balances motherhood and her career."

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"You say that, but do you even believe it?" Felipe sounded like he thought she

was putting on an act. "Won't you eventually feel like Farrah's only hanging around you for the money?"