Chapter 151:
“Alright.”
Learning that the apology wasn’t genuine brought Frederick considerable relief.
Freya represented everything he admired. He found it intolerable seeing her wronged.
After reviewing Freya’s detailed instructions, Frederick’s anger intensified. What kind of despicable person was Kristian Shaw? He insisted that Freya clean up his ex’s mess.
Frederick seethed with indignation.
His fury knew no bounds.
Channeling his anger productively, he crafted a subtly sarcastic apology letter in Freya’s voice, infusing it with elements of his own emotional response.
That evening, while Freya and Gerard were sharing dinner, Kristian called.
Gerard set down his fork to answer. “Hello, Mr. Shaw.”
“Why hasn’t the apology statement appeared online yet?” Kristian demanded, now seated in the second-floor study at his villa. “It’s still being drafted.”
“Does composing a simple statement truly require an entire afternoon?”
“The previous versions failed to meet quality standards, necessitating multiple rewrites from Ms. Briggs,” Gerard fabricated convincingly, casting a glance toward Freya. “She’s understandably frustrated now.”
Kristian remained silent briefly before responding, “You’ve developed quite a confident attitude recently, haven’t you?”
“Would you prefer I request assistance from the editorial team, Mr. Shaw?” Gerard proposed strategically, recognizing Kristian would reject this suggestion. “Crafting an effective apology presents significant challenges. Errors occur easily in such delicate matters.”
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“I’ll extend the deadline by one day,” Kristian declared, his forehead creasing with displeasure. “I expect to see results by tomorrow evening.”
Gerard promptly acknowledged, “Of course.”
Immediately following the call’s conclusion, Freya inquired, “You could have simply stated it wasn’t written. Dishonesty inevitably requires additional falsehoods for concealment.”
“Given his temperament, admitting nothing was written would certainly provoke his anger.” Gerard adjusted his glasses thoughtfully. “This approach benefits everyone involved and avoids unnecessary complications.”
A notification sound interrupted them.
Kristian had messaged him. “Forward me her previous drafts.”
Gerard’s expression momentarily froze before he swiftly replied, “Already deleted…”
“Editing records always remain accessible.”
“She composed it in a basic text document, leaving no traceable history.”
Kristian found himself speechless.
He tossed his phone onto the desk in frustration, sensing something wasn’t right.
Recalling Gerard’s unmistakable admiration upon witnessing Freya’s exceptional hacking abilities, Kristian grabbed his jacket and departed, driving directly to Freya’s apartment.
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