Chapter 74:
“No,” Freya responded, carefully noting their concerned expressions. “We divided our assets fairly.”
“How exactly did you split everything?” they asked simultaneously, their curiosity palpable.
Freya detailed the arrangement.
The settlement mirrored their previous discussion: she would retain the premium sports car, the suburban villa, and 40% of his earnings since their wedding day.
She had anticipated their approval for her adept handling of the situation.
Instead…
“Do you still harbor feelings for him?” Ethel’s brow furrowed with worry. “Why would you accept such an inadequate settlement?”
Hugh interjected, “The Shaw Group generates profits in the billions annually. Offering you this pittance is simply unconscionable.”
Freya exhaled deeply, pinching the bridge of her nose as she contemplated her response.
Indeed, the billions seemed insignificant compared to the Briggs Group’s yearly earnings.
“He channeled most funds into investments, and I explicitly stated I wouldn’t claim his investment portfolio,” Freya explained. “Furthermore, he won’t get a share of my assets.”
Ethel reached over to feel Freya’s forehead, wondering if illness had clouded her judgment.
Freya stared back, bewildered.
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“Freya, he committed infidelity! The fault lies entirely with him,” Ethel declared, her indignation mounting as tension crept into her temples. “Protecting your assets is only right. With his character, he’d undoubtedly funnel that money to his paramour. You mustn’t endure this injustice. I’ll contact Trent immediately to teach Kristian a lesson.”
As she spoke, she grasped her phone, ready to make the call.
Freya swiftly intervened.
“Why stop me?” Ethel asked, perplexed.
“This settlement suffices. The divorce agreement has already been submitted. I possess numerous ways to complicate his life without engaging in financial disputes. Besides…” Freya paused meaningfully. “If we divided everything equally after marriage and the media discovered our relationship, they might suggest the Briggs Group depends on divorce settlements to operate.”
Both Ethel and Hugh fell silent, contemplating this perspective.
Only a select few knew Kristian had divorced Freya for Ashley. If the media reported the story, Freya couldn’t prove infidelity.
Kristian hadn’t been intimate with Ashley nor spent nights with her, leaving no concrete evidence of betrayal.
Even if photographs of Kristian with Ashley surfaced, they could be portrayed as mere friendship. Without compelling proof, public opinion would likely favor them.
However, with Freya claiming only modest assets, public reaction would remain manageable.
Billions might seem astronomical to other companies, but for the Briggs family, it was merely a fraction of their wealth.
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