Chapter 105:
Freya suspended her casual interaction with her phone.
She accessed a group conversation and, uncharacteristically, composed a message. “Do I resemble someone devoid of intelligence?”
First Kristian had presumed her foolishness; now Ashley followed suit. Had they collectively determined she lacked backbone? The message provoked immediate astonishment and confusion among her friends.
Riley Jenkins inquired with concern, “Has your account been compromised?”
Frederick followed with, “Freya, what exactly are you implying?”
Freya responded to these messages while completely disregarding Ashley’s presence.
Typically, during interpersonal discussions, she would refrain from phone engagement, considering such behavior discourteous.
However, courtesy remained reserved for actual people, not refuse.
Freya elaborated to her friends. “Kristian’s first love has just expressed her profound attachment to him and requested that I intercede with his family for her acceptance.”
Following this revelation, a cascade of question marks flooded the conversation.
After this initial reaction subsided, Frederick responded first, “Has she completely detached from rational thought to suggest something so outrageous?”
Riley contributed, “Offer her financial compensation to seek psychiatric evaluation.”
Another participant, Greta Price, interjected, “Direct her to me. I possess specialized expertise in addressing cases of extraordinary shamelessness.”
Frederick expressed, “This situation provokes intense indignation!”
Unexpectedly, Greta countered, “Fulfill her request immediately and thoroughly!”
This suggestion bewildered both Frederick and Riley.
However, Freya comprehended Greta’s strategic intention instantly, her lips forming a subtle curve as she replied, “Agreed.”
After this response, she deactivated her phone display.
Frederick and Riley expressed complete outrage, questioning why Freya would accommodate someone so transparently manipulative. Had Freya genuinely consented?
They bombarded Greta with demands for clarification.
“If you accommodate my request, I guarantee that during any future difficulties, I’ll persuade Kristian to provide assistance,” Ashley declared with apparent sincerity, as though extending a tremendous favor to Freya.
Freya elevated her gaze slightly, her speech notably accelerated compared to her previous pace. “Very well.”
Ashley momentarily faltered. Very well? Her cognitive processing lagged briefly.
Considering Freya’s established personality, shouldn’t she harbor animosity toward her and reject her proposition outright? Ashley questioned hesitantly. “You’ve agreed?”
“Indeed.” Freya located Lionel’s contact information and inquired of Ashley, “I’ll initiate this immediately. Does that timing satisfy you?”
“Yes.” Ashley confirmed.
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