She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 929:

Meanwhile, operations at Shaw Group were slowly getting back into rhythm after the holidays.

Though the Alerith branch was now under the guidance of the general manager, there were still unresolved issues from the previous year that required Gerard’s attention. Letting them pile up wouldn’t do anyone any favors.

Lawrence blinked, faintly surprised by Gerard’s answer. He’d just been offering out of courtesy. And yet, Gerard accepted.

“Then I’ll be counting on you to take care of my boss,” Gerard said with a small smile, handing him a card. “Here’s my number. If anything happens, don’t hesitate to call.”

Lawrence quirked an eyebrow, slightly intrigued. “Aren’t you worried I might take advantage of him?”

Gerard adjusted his glasses and said calmly, “He once told me something.”

“Oh? And what was that?”

“For anyone who tries to take advantage of him, he always gets back at them ten times harder.”

Lawrence was momentarily at a loss for words.

Had anyone else said that, he would’ve brushed it off without a second thought. But this was Kristian Shaw. Despite his usual aloof composure, when it came to settling scores, the man could be downright terrifying.

To this day, Lawrence had yet to see him truly lose his temper.

“Thank you,” Gerard added with polite finality before taking his leave. Lawrence let out a quiet sigh, staring blankly at the unfinished food before him. Why had he ever gotten himself tangled up with Kristian in the first place?

The rest of the day passed without incident. Gerard immersed himself in work at Shaw Group, determined to clear the smaller tasks from his plate before Kristian made a full recovery.

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That way, whether Kristian chose to stay in Alerith or return to things, everything would be in order.

At the same time, unaware of the situation on Kristian’s end, Freya had picked out a gift and delivered it to Ellis. With a casual smile, she remarked, “A gift for my boyfriend.”

Ellis examined the sleek, luxurious watch with a thoughtful expression before turning his gaze to Freya.

In comparison, the gift he’d prepared felt almost lackluster.

“It didn’t catch your eye?” Freya asked, puzzled by his subdued reaction.

From what she knew of him, this watch was right up his alley. So why did he seem hesitant?

“You got it wrong,” Ellis said, awkwardness creeping into his usually confident voice. It was, after all, his first real relationship. “I was just thinking about what I should get you next time.”

Freya blinked in surprise. Next time? Another gift? Then what would she have to give him in return?

“Freya,” Ellis called softly.

“Yes?”

He looked into her lovely eyes, his lips parting ever so slightly before he pulled her into his arms, letting his warmth envelop her.noveldrama

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