Chapter 147:
She offered no indication of who might be responsible, merely looking up with detached interest. “How exactly do you intend to make me face consequences? Perhaps spend considerable sums to make me trend online, announcing to the world that you’ve betrayed me?” Her gaze locked with Kristian’s. “Allowing internet strangers to ridicule me for failing to maintain my husband’s fidelity?”
Gerard was shocked by her guts.
Kristian’s fury manifested as a palpable chill permeating the air around them.
“If that’s your strategy, prepare for disappointment.” Freya’s retort left Kristian momentarily stunned. “People online possess greater sense and superior values.”
“Than you demonstrate. They’ll assign blame solely to the one who committed infidelity.”
“Do you genuinely believe I won’t take action against you?” Kristian regarded her with a truly glacial stare.
Freya settled back against the sofa cushions, returning the iPad to Gerard with unhurried movements. “Were I in your position, I’d be mortified to even mention this. Regardless of whether I’m responsible, is there anything factually incorrect in the content?”
“Gerard.” Kristian’s patience had clearly evaporated.
Gerard responded tentatively, “What can I do for you?”
“Eliminate all of Farrah Welch’s film resources.” Kristian’s gaze turned razor-sharp, his words cutting through the tension.
Gerard had no alternative but to acquiesce. “Understood.”
“I dare you to lay a finger on her!” Freya’s previously nonchalant demeanor vanished, emotion finally surfacing in her eyes.
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“Beyond film resources, terminate all other connections as well,” Kristian instructed, his voice devoid of any emotional inflection. “And release information regarding her scandals.”
“Mr. Shaw…” Gerard hesitated, visibly uncomfortable.
He recognized Kristian’s threat toward Freya as mere intimidation, doubting he would actually mean it.
How could Kristian voice these threats directly to Freya? Wasn’t he concerned about extinguishing what little affection might remain between them?
Kristian’s presence radiated an arctic chill throughout the room. “Just do it!”
“Got it!” Gerard reluctantly agreed, recognizing the necessity of temporary compliance.
Freya’s emotions finally broke through her composure as she rose to her feet. “If you interfere with Farrah’s career, you’ll never see Ashley again for the remainder of your life.”
“Then you won’t see Farrah for the rest of your life either,” Kristian countered without hesitation.
Freya struggled to comprehend how he had transformed into someone who would deliberately target innocent bystanders. “Farrah harbors no ill will toward you. Why involve her in our disputes?”
“Can you honestly claim she hasn’t instructed you on manipulating social media trends?” Kristian spoke with unwarranted certainty, his expression frigid and unyielding. “You met with her recently, and shortly thereafter, Ashley appeared in trending topics. Are you suggesting this timing is merely coincidental?”
Before today’s confrontation, Kristian had been unaware that Freya maintained a friendship in Jeucwell, let alone that her friend was Felipe’s wife.
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