She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 709:

“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?”

“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.”

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“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.noveldrama

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?”

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