She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 227

Chapter 227 Just Stop Clinging To Her

Freya gave Felipe nothing more than a calm, "She's my friend."

Felipe scoffed, unconvinced. "So what if she's your friend?"

"Do you really think Kristian and Zander stick around because of money?" Freya shot back with a pointed look. "If

they lost everything tomorrow, would you cut ties with them?"

"I'm not that shallow," Felipe replied, his tone defensive.

Freya didn't say anything more. Her gaze stayed locked on his, steady and unreadable.

She'd pushed herself for years-learning new skills, stacking up money-not for status or show, but so if her friends

ever needed her, she would offer her help

without relying on her family.

And she had achieved that.

To her, Farrah was someone worth going to the ends of the earth for.

"Friendships that aren't based on personal gain tend to last longer," Felipe remarked. “But you and Farrah come

from completely different worlds. That kind of difference always leads to problems."

"The problems you're so worried about will never exist between us," Freya said sharply. "You just need to divorce

her and stop clinging to her."

Farrah was everything he wasn't-ambitious, kind-hearted, full of dreams. Felipe didn't deserve her.

"Forget about the baby," Freya added coolly, tossing the divorce papers back at him. "And sort out the asset

division on your own."

If it ever cdown to a fifty-fifty split, Farrah would turn it down without hesitation.

She wasn't the type to want her hands in anyone's money, especially not Felipe's. "Wait," Felipe called just as

Freya turned to leave.

She paused, turning her head slightly, her expression unreadable.

"It's notwho wants the baby," Felipe explained, voice low. "It's my parents. They found out."

"And?"

"They want the baby. If they don't get what they want, they'll destroy Farrah's career." He wasn't even sure how

they found out, but the fact was, he couldn't shield Farrah from them.

Even the idea of dividing the assets equally was his own desperate attempt to soften the blow. If his parents

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found out, they'd lose their minds. They'd always had it out for Farrah's career.

"What did she ever do to your family?" freys asked, voice tight. "Why treat her like this?"

"The baby stays with me. I'll raise them well," Felipe said suddenly, his voice softening "She can visit whenever

she wants | won't stop her"

"Fuck off," Freys spet

Both Felipe and Melvin stiffened.

Melvin deared his throat and stepped forward. "Maybe it's tyou met with your father. I'll take care of things

here"

"No need," Freys replied flatly, her voice as sharp as ever. "If they want to ruin Farrah's career, let them try. Do

they seriously think Farrah is someone they can push around?"

She didn't believe in using power to crush others. But if the Yates family dared smear Farrah's name, she'd burn

everything they stood for to the ground. In the end, they'd be the ones humiliated.

"Melvin, let's go," she said, already turning away.

Melvin nodded with his usual composed calm. "Alright."

them

Watching them walk out, Felipe seethed, his frustration boiling over. He slammed

his fist onto the table in a blind rage.

He didn't believe Freya could truly protect Farrah.

Outside, Melvin noticed a heaviness in Freya's steps. Quietly, he pulled a candy from his pocket and held it out

to her. "Have a sweet. Might help lift your mood."

Freya hesitated for just a beat.

She glanced at the hand extended toward her, and her expression softened slightly.

She took the sweet without a second thought. "Thanks."

"You don't have to carry the weight of Farrah and the Yates alone," Melvin said gently. "I'll handle it. That's what

I'm here for." It was his job to smooth out the bumps in her path, to handle the mess so she wouldn't

have to lift a finger.

"That's not it," Freya murmured. "I'm not worried. | just think... it's all so unfair to Farrah."

She deserved better than someone like Felipe.

Melvin's gaze lingered on her, and for once, his typically emotionless eyes showed something more. "It's unfair

for you."

"Hmm?"

"| said, it's unfair for you, too," Melvin said, his tone sincere.

In his eyes, she deserved nothing short of the very best this world had to offer.

Freya was caught off guard. Then a faint smile tugged at her lips, warming her heart.

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"Ms. Briggs," Melvin said, slipping back into his usual tone of quiet reverence.

"What is it?" she asked.

"I know I've said this before, but | want to say it again," Melvin said. "If you ever decide to get married, please

think it through thoroughly. Lethelp you weigh your options."

"Alright," Freya agreed.

The moment she said it, something shifted in Melvin's expression, almost imperceptibly. But within seconds, his

calm mask returned.

Without lingering any longer, they headed toward the place Alan had arranged.

It turned out to be a laid-back, scenic resort.

When Freya and Melvin arrived, they found only Alan, Ethel, Hugh, Trent, and Frederick there.

Freya was genuinely surprised.

"Why are you all here?” she asked, eyes narrowing at Alan. This was supposed to be a simple company retreat.

So why were Trent and Frederick here too? Trent and Frederick exchanged a glance, and Trent spoke first. "Alan

invited us.". Freya turned to Alan, waiting for an explanation.

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"The company retreat was just a cover,” Alan admitted, dressed casually and looking annoyingly handsome.

"Sheila and Uncle Hugh noticed you haven't been yourself lately. They figured this would cheer you up."

They all knew her too well. If they'd told her directly to take a break, she would've brushed it off with a stoic "I'm

fine."

But no one cout of a divorce untouched.

They hadn't brought it up earlier because the timing wasn't right. She wouldn't

have been in the mood anyway.

Now felt like the right time.

"Mina, since you're here, might as well enjoy yourself today," Ethel chimed in.

"Mina, you really need to loosen up," Hugh added.

"Freya, your sister rarely gets this sentimental about you. Don't let her down," Frederick teased.

Ethel shot back, "Frederick, what's that supposed to mean?"

"Exactly what it sounds like!" Frederick grinned.

Soon, the two were at it, throwing playful jabs and laughing as they bickered like

old friends.

Hugh and Alan exchanged knowing looks and quietly stepped aside. "I'll check on

Sheila. You guys carry on.

"Okay," the rest replied.

Hugh left without a fuss.

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He'd considered taking Freya's assistant with him but decided against it.

She clearly had a close bond with him.

"Let's go. There's a flower field nearby," Trent suggested. "The view's nice, and

there's a gazebo where we can

rest.”

Everyone agreed and followed along.

At first, Trent and Alan chatted with Freya, cracking a few jokes and sharing

mundane stories.

Little by little, she let herself relax.

Eventually, the attention shifted to Melvin, who hadn't uttered a single word since

they arrived.