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Frederick's resolve faltered at those words.
In that moment, he was no longer the cheerful, carefree companion always seen by Freya's side. A shadow of
seriousness fell over his youthful features, marking a sudden, striking maturity.
He locked eyes with Kristian, his voice laced with conviction. “Freya’s not going to do anything. She knows
exactly the kind of man | am. Even if something does happen, she’ll believe in me—because we're friends.”
The seven of them had never wavered in their faith in one another. Their bond ran deep, built on years of
unwavering loyalty and trust. They teased, laughed, and messed around, but when it really mattered, they had
each other's backs without question.
Frederick interjected, his tone earnest, “If your affection for Freya is genuine, you should honor her wishes.”
He regarded Kristian critically, seeing him as somewhat foolish in matters of the heart. “If you can’t manage
that, then at least stop dragging her into your mess and causing her pain.”
A cold aura enveloped Kristian, his demeanor turning frosty. He shot back, a hint of challenge in his voice. “And
on what grounds do you adviseso boldly?”
“As a friend of Freya's,” Frederick answered without skipping a beat.
Kristian’s expression hardened, his lips pressed into a thin line. Deep down, he knew he couldn't just walk away
from Freya—not until he resolved the turmoil of his own emotions.
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Noticing Kristian’s resolve, Frederick pressed on, “I'm aware of the strains between you and Freya. How can you
profess to care for her if you lack trust in her?”
Kristian’s chest tightened as the words sank in, igniting a flicker of unease he didn’t show on his face.
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“Tell me, if Freya were in a room with your family and tragedy struck, wouldn't you harbor suspicions?”
Frederick responded immediately, his voice firm, “No. | know exactly the kind of person Freya is—I trust her with
my life.”
With the air thick between them, the conversation drew to a close. Kristian offered Frederick a deep, unreadable
look, then stood and exited without another word, leaving the weight of their exchange hanging in the air.
As Frederick watched Kristian stride through the door, he exhaled deeply, feeling the clammy sweat soaking his
back. The intensity that Kristian exuded was just too overwhelming for him. His heart had raced wildly, his
nerves jangling with fear. Kristian was not just intimidating—he was downright terrifying.
Seeking ssemblance of solace, Frederick quickly tapped out a message in the chat group. “Freya, | think you
owesomething for calming my nerves. | was practically petrified by Kristian just now!”
Meanwhile, Freya was anxiously awaiting a call from Melvin. Earlier, when she had tried reaching him, he was
swamped and had merely texted her to wait. Upon seeing Frederick's message, her curiosity piqued, and she
queried, “What did he want from you, exactly?”
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