She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 284 Did Mina Do Something To Tick You Off

Freya let out a soft hum, not bothering with pleasantries. “How's Ellis been doing at the office?"

"Pretty well," Melvin answered without embellishment.

Freya raised an eyebrow, mildly surprised. It was rare to get even that much out of Melvin.

"What would you say he's best at?"

At the question, Melvin shot Freya a couple of glances, as if weighing his words, clearly hesitant to speak his

mind.

Freya remained poised, picking up on his silence. "What is it?"

"He's got real potential for leadership," Melvin finally said, after a beat of thought. "Everything I've handed him, he's nailed. The guy's sharp, has an eye for strategy, and consistently turns in flawless work."

"I see," Freya murmured.

So Ellis really was capable. He'd even adjusted to society with surprising ease.

Melvin waited patiently, giving her time, never one to rush.

"Let him take charge of a few subsidiary companies' business on his own," Freya instructed. "If he does a good job, we'll consider offering him a formal post in management at one of them."

"Alright," Melvin replied.

Freya kept things straightforward. She figured Ellis would prefer something closer to home-make life a little

smoother for him.

Once a suitable position came up nearby, she'd arrange the transfer. That way, whatever plans he had would be

easier to manage.noveldrama

With that settled, she returned to her own work.

The day went by in a blur.

Remembering her promise to her friends, Freya didn't stay late. When the time came, she left the office with

Ellis.

As fate would have it, Melvin caught the scene. He stood there, watching as Ellis got into Freya's car, the two of them driving off together.

Thinking it over, he pulled out his phone and fired off a message to Freya. "I think your friend might be up to something with you."

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Freya was behind the wheel, en route to meet her friends, so she didn't notice the message.

They'd made a reservation at an exclusive members-only club-favored by the city's elite and celebrities- revered for its privacy and tight security.

By the time Freya and Ellis arrived, their friends were already there.

Just as they reached the private room, Ellis got a call and told Freya to hearin first.

"Come on over, Mina!"

"Freya, we're right here!"

Greta and Frederick greeted her warmly.

Freya made her way over and sat with Greta and Riley. A glance toward Cade and Moss stirred a memory of something Trent had once told her.

She thought of bringing it up, maybe testing the waters, but this wasn't the time or place.

"Freya, you should sit over here," Frederick insisted, offering his reason, "those three are already taken. We single folks ought to stick together."

"Don't lump me in," Greta interjected first. "I'm single now too." "You broke up?"

"Yeah."

"Why?"

"Oh, please! Greta probably scared him off. She's way too fierce for most guys."

"Most guys wouldn't last a minute if she actually got mad."

The group dissolved into lighthearted gossip.

Freya was curious too. "So how'd it end?"

"He said we came from different worlds," Greta said casually, not seeming too bothered. "Said it was stressful being with me. His friends claimed he was mooching off me. He didn't like being the lesser one in the relationship, so he ended it."

Riley and Freya exchanged baffled looks. Wasn't love just about being together if the feelings were mutual?

"He was a real idiot. He should've told his friends they'd be lucky to have someone willing to support them," Moss blurted out, entirely unfazed.

"Not always that simple. Some guys have too much pride," Cade added. "If their girlfriend's family is way out of their league, it can mess with their ego."

At that, Freya paused.

She couldn't help thinking of what Trent had said about Ellis.

Seizing the moment, she asked, "Would you guys feel that way?"

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"I would," Cade admitted without hesitation. "If the gap wasn't too big, I'd work hard to catch up. But if she was completely out of my league, I'd probably just walk away."

"Why?" Riley looked genuinely puzzled, her soft features giving her an even more innocent air. "Isn't love about two people loving each other?"

"That's true when you're young," Cade said seriously. "But we have to be more realistic. If she's got way better

options, why should I be the one holding her back? And if our families are worlds apart, her parents are bound

to worry."

"You're lucky you've got a solid background. Otherwise, the girls crushing on you would be out of luck,"

Frederick chimed in, jumping into the mix.

Freya pressed her lips together, unsure how to respond. Fortunately, the topic didn't drag on. After another round of chatter, Ellis finally walked in, as calm and composed as ever-looking devastatingly handsome. The get-together had been planned for him, after all. With his arrival, the group relaxed completely-eating, drinking, and enjoying the night.

By the end of the evening, empty bottles were stacked across the table. Most of Freya's friends were impressive drinkers. Even after several rounds, they held their own effortlessly.

Freya wasn't so lucky. A few drinks in, and she was already feeling lightheaded.

Recalling what had happened the last time she'd gone overboard, she did her best to stay sharp. But by the "night's end, the alcohol had taken its toll. Her head spun, her mind foggy.

She wasn't making a fuss-just resting quietly, her head leaning against Greta's shoulder.

"Captain, are you taking Mina home later?" Greta asked after assessing the situation.

Everyone there trusted each other, so letting Ellis take Freya home wasn't a concern. If it had been anyone else -or if trust hadn't run deep-no one would've allowed themselves to drink so freely.

Just like last time, at the gathering Liam had arranged, Freya only let her guard down because Trent had been

there.

Ellis glanced at the dazed Mina and answered, “Yeah."

"Captain,” Riley piped up, feigning innocence, "did Mina do something to tick you

off?"

She hadn't forgotten what was said in the group chat last time.

Ellis had brought Freya breakfast. Who would believe he was just being nice? There had to be a trap for Freya Ellis looked confused. His gaze swept the curious faces before landing on Riley. "What are you talking about?"

"Oh, please. We all know you brought Mina breakfast last time," Riley said boldly. "If she hadn't gotten on your nerves, would you really have done that?"

Greta and Riley knew the real story but kept up the act. They just wanted Ellis to drop any idea of giving Freya a hard time.

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"What's wrong with bringing her breakfast?" Ellis replied lazily, his tone as smooth

as ever. "Who says an employee can't bring their boss breakfast?"

The group stared at him in silence. Ellis was a master of deflection. What a way to dodge the question.