When Freya’s billionaire husband demands a divorce to reunite with his first love, she shocks him by demanding a fortune before walking away. But as their ruthless battle begins, hidden truths, shattered trust, and unexpected feelings threaten to turn their clean break into a war neither of them is prepared to lose.
Kristian fell silent, taken aback. He hadn’t anticipated this complication, as Alerith’s business dealings were managed externally. “Then devise another pretext for the meeting,” he directed. “Yes, sir,” Richie agreed, though reluctance still tinged his voice. Meanwhile, Freya remained blissfully unaware that Kristian planned to meet her father. At nine that evening, Ethel finally stirred…
The mention of divorce stirred conflicting emotions within Hugh. After weighing his options, he conceded. They discussed additional details before Hugh asked, “Can you enlighten me about the situation between you two?” “I’ll explain later,” Freya replied dismissively, effectively ending their conversation before returning to the ward. Noticing Freya’s expression upon her return, Ethel immediately…
Their discussion eventually turned toward Kristian. Ethel’s expression changed subtly. “Mina, there’s something I’ve been keeping from you.” “What is it?” Freya’s interest piqued immediately. Ethel hesitated. “It’s about Kristian.” Freya tensed, an uneasy premonition washing over her. Squirming under Freya’s intense gaze, Ethel bit her lip nervously and confessed, “This morning, I had a…
Kristian entered with Freya at his side, greeted Hugh, and throughout, scrutinized the reactions of both Hugh and Ethel. Yet he observed nothing remarkable. Hugh and Ethel regarded Freya with complete indifference, as though she were a stranger among them. After exchanging courtesies and offering well-wishes for Ethel’s recovery, Kristian broached the business matter with…
With that, the conversation came to a quiet close. It was clear to everyone that the discussion about collaboration was just a facade. They all recognized that Kristian’s casual mention of visiting the Briggs Group was nothing more than empty talk. In the ruthless world of business, nothing was set in stone until it was…
Inside, Hugh lingered by the window in the hospital room, anxiously awaiting her return. Despite the strains in their relationship, as a father, he felt compelled to protect Freya and shield her from any mistreatment. After a restless thirty minutes, Ethel could no longer keep her peace and turned to Hugh. “We need to get…
For years, he had hoped she would eventually return to assume leadership of the company. Despite her exceptional business acumen, she had consistently shown no interest in joining the Briggs Group’s operations. Now, finally, she was accepting a position within the organization. Freya maintained her composure throughout their exchange. . . . Since she still…
Frederick furrowed his brows, irritation clear on his face. He loathed these social gatherings, mostly because he couldn’t bear seeing his father in such a compromised state. He understood that business dinners required social finesse from anyone without significant status. But understanding didn’t mean embracing it. His gaze drifted toward Freya once again, drawn by…
The bodyguards stationed outside heard the disturbance and instinctively concluded something serious was happening, pounding frantically on the door. One guard immediately sent an urgent message to Kristian. Freya registered the commotion at the door but paid it no mind. As Edwin attempted to call for assistance, she swiftly grabbed a nearby towel and stuffed…
Though Kristian’s gaze remained penetrating, he eventually relented, rising from the bed to sit in the living room, a palpable heaviness surrounding him. Freya stood unhurriedly, composing herself. As she prepared to leave, Kristian’s intense scrutiny fell upon her. “Shouldn’t you explain what you were doing at the Savory Haven?” Freya didn’t even pause. “That’s…