Chapter 1794 The Deal

• I took her hand briefly. It was only a split second, but it felt like I had come in contact with a block of ice. My entire body shivered, but I held it back and forced out a smile. “Ms. Schmidt.”
• Pursing her lip, Freja glanced at the bodyguard who was pinning my hands behind my back. He promptly left as instructed.
• Before I realized what was going on, Freja said, “I've heard a lot about you, Ms. Stovall. To be honest, I admire you for your willingness to sacrifice for love.”