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Gerard did as told.
Kristian had planned to rest for a while, but noticed Gerard lingering nearby, clearly holding something back.
“Anything else?” he asked.
“Does Ms. Briggs know what you and her grandpa talked about?” Gerard asked carefully. He had seen Freya drop
Kristian off, which made it seem like maybe things between them weren't as tense anymore.
“She doesn’t,” Kristian replied flatly, then added a warning. “If she asks you, don’t say a word.”
“What if she figures it out on her own?” Gerard asked.
“She won't,” Kristian said with certainty.
She didn’t trust him. There was no way she’d ever guess the truth. Gerard saw how sure Kristian was and gave a
small nod before leaving, gently closing the door behind him.
Over the past few days, Gerard had picked up on the subtle changes in Kristian. He still worked hard, still
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It worried him.
But honestly, he had to admit this was all a mess Kristian had created himself.
If Kristian had only listened to him back then—gone all in with Freya instead of pulling back—they might've had a
kid by now.
The thought made Gerard sigh.
Back at his desk, his phone rang. He looked at the screen and froze. It was Freya!
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He hesitated, casting a glance toward the office door, unsure if he should answer.
After a pause, he finally picked up.
“This is Freya. Is Kristian with you?”
Freya quickly introduced herself before Gerard had the chance to say a word, clearly suspecting that Kristian
might be within earshot. As his assistant, Gerard was practically glued to Kristian’s side—except for the hours
they spent asleep.
Remembering the warning Kristian had given earlier, Gerard replied,
“No. He's resting in the next room.”
“What did Kristian and my grandpa talk about today?” Freya asked bluntly.
Gerard adjusted his glasses, pausing. “Maybe you could ask that in a roundabout way.”
She was always so direct. And honestly, it made things hard for him.
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“Does it have anything to do with me?” she pressed.
“I don’t know,” he said calmly.
“Is it a collaboration?”
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