Chapter 492:
Kristian had always stood out in school, racked up awards, and made the company thrive under his leadership.
He had the pedigree, the looks—falling short in love was his one flaw.
“Should we let you stumble too?” Lionel huffed, still emotional over Freya, the daughter-in-law he missed. “At this
rate, Kristian might never remarry. If you don’t settle down soon, you'll be stuck managing the company!”
Liam's expression twisted. How had the conversation suddenly shifted to him?
He leapt to his feet. “Oh—just remembered I've got a call to make. Goodnight, Grandpa!”
Lionel let him go without exposing the obvious escape tactic. That brat only knew how to chase after fun,
dodging company responsibilities at every turn. It was all Kristian’s fault, always indulging his younger brother.
In the blink of an eye, morning came.
Freya and Hugh had returned to Alerith, easing back into their routines. Kristian and Gerard had gone abroad for
business.
On the plane, Gerard couldn't help but notice that Kristian hadn't said a single word since they met—not
because he was being distant, but because his mind clearly wasn’t there.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGerard couldn't help but wonder what had gone down at the banquet the night before.
Given how critical this trip was, if Kristian wasn’t in the right state of mind, it could jeopardize not just the
company’s profits—but Gerard's bonus too.
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He said bluntly, “Sir, did you and Ms. Briggs have another fight?” Freya was the only one who could shake
Kristian like this.
Finally, a flicker of expression crossed Kristian’s face as he cast Gerard a cutting glance.
If Gerard couldn't talk properly, he might as well keep quiet!
“I know this isn’t my place, but you and Ms. Briggs have already divorced...” Gerard put himself in Freya's shoes,
and knowing Kristian well, he was blunt in his approach.
Those words triggered a wave of irritation in Kristian. Before Gerard could finish, Kristian cut him off, saying, “If
you know it’s not your place, then keep your comments to yourself.”
Gerard found himself at a loss for words.
“If you continue like this, you'll end up alone,” he pointed out.
“Isn't that already the case?” Kristian responded, seemingly accepting his fate.
Gerard was momentarily speechless. He suspected something important must have happened; otherwise, his
boss wouldn't be acting so out of character.
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