Freya took her phone out and looked at the company’s sales that night with her head lowered. A few signature products were sold online on the live stream platform while the banquet was ongoing that night. Due to the high discount and the effects of celebrities, the product sales boomed. It seemed like a considerable sum of dividends would enter her pockets at the end of the year.It was just as Catherine had said. Freya was pretty and capable of earning money. Why did she have to feel inferior? She did not rely on anyone else anyway.Indeed, she had a child. However, she was only 26 years old that year. What on earth did she have to be not confident about?When she looked at that night’s entertainment news, the Mr. Popular, Peter, was trending again. His photographer had taken a few pictures of him at the banquet hall and posted them on Facebook, where a group of fans was praising how handsome he looked.Yet, the fact that Freya was seated with Peter did not make it onto any ne
Freya desperately wanted to leave at that moment because there was a ‘wolf’ beside her.“It’s good to go back and spend time with your parents. Once I’m done with work, I’ll go over to visit you,” Ryan said.Freya almost stumbled in her high heels. “Ryan, you’re crazy.”“I’m not. I’ll miss you if I don’t see you for a few days.” Ryan’s hands were in his pockets. They both kept a distance from each other, but what he said made Freya’s heartbeat quicken.“Shut up, and please stop talking.” Freya glared at him fiercely. She was embarrassed and angry at the same time. “You’re not allowed to come over to visit me.”“My legs are mine. You can’t control me.” Ryan’s pretty lips curved into a provoking grin. “I’ll give you a ride tomorrow morning.”“I don’t need you to give me a ride.” Freya refused him.“Okay. In that case, I’ll get the driver to send you off.” Ryan actually had brazen ways to handle her. However, he did not want to force her. Freya harrumphed. Dismissing his idea of
After Aunty Celine left, Mrs. Lynch lamented. “I was quite worried. But seeing that The Lodge had arranged a babysitter to escort you back, they must really adore you. I’m relieved.”Freya changed the topic. “Mom, isn't Dad back yet?”“They will be moving the headquarters to Canberra soon, so there are many things they have to check on here in Melbourne. Your dad is very busy,” Mrs. Lynch said and sighed with concern. “But quite a few companies have been approaching us for collaborations after the public heard that Lynch Corporation managed to get the piece of land in Canberra. We’ve received many new projects recently and are much busier.”“Mom, you have to remind Dad that earning money is just secondary. At his age, his health is the most important,” Freya said.Mrs. Lynch glanced at her. “Your dad is trying to stand up for you. Once Lynch Corporation grows bigger, he wants Rodney to take a good look at how the Lynch family’s daughter, whom he never cherished, has a higher net wo
Freya had received 143 dollars of pocket money from Ryan.People who had dated before would know that 143 stood for “I love you”.He was so annoying.After cursing him mentally, Freya replied: [Stop giving me money. There’s no way we’ll be together no matter how much money you give me.]Ryan: [Why is it impossible? Unless there’s something wrong with your body?]Freya laughed in exasperation. [You’re the one who has problems. I’m as fit as a fiddle.]Ryan: [I’m pretty healthy too. I’ll be done with my work tomorrow, so I’ll board a flight tomorrow night to visit you there.]Freya was startled. [No. You’re not allowed to come over.]Ryan: [What can I do? I miss you. I don’t even have an appetite when I can’t see you.]Freya was speechless. Why did she not realize before that he was such a smooth talker? [My parents won’t be able to accept it. If you come over, they’ll overthink, and I’ll be angry with you.]Ryan: […Okay. I’ll video call you in the evening then. I’ll promise yo
Once Freya arrived at the banquet hall and handed over her gift, a cringy sound came from behind.“Oh, isn’t this Freya? It’s been a long time.”Freya turned around, only to see Linda walking over with her hand placed intimately on a grey-haired and big-bellied older guy’s arm. Although Chase had told Freya about it, she still felt deeply disgusted when she saw that 70-year-old director in person. At that age, he could even be Linda’s grandfather. It was impressive that Linda could marry him.It was one thing for Linda to get married to him, but another to have no sign of embarrassment on her face at all. She was dressed extravagantly with branded items from top to bottom as if she was afraid people would not know that she had gotten married to a rich man.“Brother Lance, this is the Lynch Corporation’s Young Lady,” Linda said daintily to Director Cartman beside her. “But she got a divorce some time ago because her husband had an affair. You know about that incident too, right?
Yes, the Lynch family was doing very well at that moment, but RF Group was not any worse either. Linda refused to believe there would still be people protecting Freya after her divorce.…In the banquet hall, Freya was in a slightly better mood with Linda nowhere within her sights.Since her identity was special and she was an honored guest, the Harrison family naturally invited her to the VIP seats in front.The people seated in the VIP seats were all older women and men. Freya was the only young girl sitting in front, and she attracted the attention of those in the banquet hall. “Who’s that woman? She’s quite pretty. I see she’s sitting beside Director Harding. Is she Director Harding’s lover?”Linda immediately told the madam beside her, “She’s not Director Harding’s lover. She’s Freya Lynch.”“She’s Freya Lynch? The one whose husband cheated on her right after she gave birth?”“That’s right.”“Oh, so that’s her. She looks pretty. Why is she so unfortunate?”“That’s why w
Catherine: [Hah. Even Tom, Dick, and Harry are now messing with Freya. Tell Freya to do as she wishes. I’ll take responsibility if anything happens.]Shaun: [Wifey, you’re such a bad*ss for another woman. Have you ever considered my feelings?]Catherine replied to Shaun: [Be good.]Shaun replied: [My wife is awesome.]Chase was speechless. How did it end up a public display of affection? Enough was enough. He even had to witness them being lovey-dovey through the screen.A minute later, Catherine posted an Instagram post with the caption: [Hah, even Tom, Dick, and Harry are messing with my best friend. How infuriating.]Of course, she posted it on her account and made sure everyone was blocked, except Freya and Ryan. When Freya was scrolling through her Instagram as she had nothing to do during mealtime, she immediately commented: [What? Are you talking about me? Has Chase told you about it?]Catherine replied in an instant: [Just be brave and do it. I’ll bear the consequences
Freya was aware that Ryan was the cause of that change. However, she did not accept the transaction because she had already received pocket money once that day.Ryan sent her a message: [Accept it.]Freya: [Do you like winning girls over with money?]Ryan: [President Lynch, you’re making me look bad. You’re earning more money than I am now. I’m merely a white-collar. My life goal is to marry a pretty, capable, and wealthy woman. It’s like getting a free gift with a purchase. Unfortunately, she doesn’t like me. I have no choice but to work harder.]Freya almost laughed out loud with her head lowered.…After the banquet, Director Cartman was not in a rush to leave, so he started a conversation with a few business friends. “Let those men talk. We can head upstairs to look for Madam Wallace and the others to play poker.” A rich madam held onto Linda’s arm. Linda was delighted. She had long wished to fit into those madams’ social circle. She knew that not many from wealthy fami