Chapter 347:
“Right now?”
“Understood. I’ll be there immediately.”
Chaz’s face grew increasingly serious as the call continued.
Once the call ended, despite wanting to continue dining with Freya, he couldn’t ignore his company president’s orders. “Ms. Briggs, I’m sorry, but our company president has arrived earlier than expected, and I need to return to the company.”
Turning to his colleague, he added, “Richie, stay here with Ms. Briggs and make sure she has a good meal.”
“The president’s arrived?” Richie asked, surprised.
“Yes, just got in.”
“But Gerard Todd mentioned they wouldn’t be here until later in the afternoon, didn’t he?”
“I’m not sure what changed, but I have to return now.” And with that, Chaz left in haste.
Freya, however, couldn’t help but furrow her brows when she heard the name Gerard during the call. “The company president you mentioned…”
“Our big boss—Kristian Shaw,” Chaz replied with complete transparency. “He’ll be stationed long-term at our branch office.”
Freya’s thoughts twisted into a knot. What could Kristian possibly be up to?
“I’ll take my leave now. Let’s catch up again sometime,” Chaz said with a smile before quickly vanishing down the street.
Now that she knew Kristian was in Alerith, a shadow of unease passed over Freya’s otherwise calm face. Melvin noticed the change. “Ms. Briggs?”
“It’s nothing. Let’s eat first,” Freya said, quickly collecting herself.
𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓼𝓽: ⳑ𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀．𝖼𝗈𝗺
The meal was brief. After finishing, both parties departed, and Freya wasted no time in going to see her cousin.
Alan, thrilled by the successful collaboration and favorable terms, couldn’t help but praise her. “You’re amazing, Freya.”
Freya sat beside him quietly, her mind wandering.
“What’s weighing on you?” Alan asked, sensing her distraction.
“From now on, let Melvin handle anything related to Briggs Group,” Freya said with a faint frown. The news of Kristian working in Alerith still unsettled her. “I won’t be involved anymore.”
Alan blinked in confusion. “Why?” he asked, genuinely puzzled.
“I heard Kristian Shaw’s going to be stationed in Alerith long-term,” Freya explained, her tone initially serious, then tinged with playful sarcasm. “I’m afraid he’ll fall for me and try to turn our business deal into a marriage proposal.”
Upon hearing that, Alan turned his gaze sharply toward her, eyes narrowing.
Freya shifted under his scrutiny, slightly flustered.
“You’ve got a point!” Alan suddenly agreed with mock gravity. “In that case, I’d better go in your place.”
Freya stared at him, taken aback. Was he seriously buying her lies?
“I’ve looked into Kristian Shaw—he’s got the looks and lineage to match you,” Alan continued in all seriousness. “But the man’s colder than a mountain breeze. He’s not your match.”
Had Kristian been a warmer soul, Alan might’ve pushed the idea. But that wasn’t the case.
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