Chapter 16 Playing the Innocent With those words , Helen suddenly choked on her own saliva and coughed repeatedly . +20 Free Coins This whole mess started because of Sebastian's grandmother . She loved to get melancholy and sentimental . To comfort the old lady , Helen had casually made up a lie . She said that her father - in - law often appeared in her dreams . He would tell her he was doing well in the afterlife . He hoped the old lady would relax and stop overthinking everything . " You little brat ! Are you making fun of your own mother ? " Helen said with frustration , " I don't care ! It doesn't matter if this engagement works have to meet Ms. Jackman ! If you don't , how could I ever face the Hunts ' ancestors ? " ut , you Freya walked out of the police station , her face pale and her steps unsteady . At the entrance stood Callum in a white shirt and black slacks , looking handsome as ever . Nancy and Emma stood behind him . When Nancy and Emma saw Freya , they immediately rushed to her . " Freya , you've suffered so much ! Callum came to rescue you ." Freya's gaze fell on Callum . Her eyes were wide with hurt and surprise , red - rimmed and brimming with tears . She lifted her skirt and ran over , wrapping her arms tightly around the man's lean waist . She buried her face deep into his shirt collar . " Callum , you finally came , " she sobbed . . " This was my first time spending a day and night in jail . It was so dark , I thought ... I thought I'd never get out . " Callum looked at the woman crying breathlessly against his chest . Her hair was disheveled , her face haggard , tears continuously flowing from the corners of her eyes . He wanted to push her hands away , but ultimately couldn't bear to , so he gently patted her back . 1/3 Chapter 16 Playing the Innocent " What happened ? " 120 Free Cond Callum had been on a business trip when he saw her message . Then he received a call from her friend . Something about Freya and Millie getting into a fight ? Millie wanted to send her to prison ? Callum was completely confused and had rushed back from his business trip . Nancy seized the opportunity to speak up . Her tone was full of righteous indignation . " Callum , this whole thing is entirely Millie's fault ! " Freya took her team members to the Oriel Club to relax . But when Millie found out Freya used your supplementary card , she became absolutely livid . She made all sorts of sarcastic remarks on the spot . She humiliated Freya until she couldn't hold her head up ! " She even threatened that she'd definitely make Freya taste what prison was like ! How vicious is that ! " Hearing this , Callum frowned . Millie did have a stubborn streak . She would occasionally throw small tantrums because of Freya's presence . But to say she would viciously frame someone .... Callum found it hard to believe . Could jealousy really have clouded her judgment ? Had it turned her into someone he didn't recognize at all ? Seeing Callum remain silent , Freya continued crying and said , " Callum , it's my fault . Your dad asked you to take care of me . But I didn't expect it would provoke Millie's jealousy . She's your girlfriend - it's natural for her to be angry with me . Don't blame her . " Let's just forget about this whole thing . I just hope you two won't fight anymore because of me . If that happened , I'd feel terrible . " Emma said , " Freya , you're just too kind ! After suffering such a huge injustice , you're still speaking up for others . You're being way too nice ! " Nancy chimed in agreement . " Exactly ! This whole thing was started by Millie . She just can't stand seeing you receive Callum's attention ! Your kindness will only make people like her push even harder ! " Freya raised her hand to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes with her fingertips . She looked at him with eyes full of pure dependence and hope . " As long as Callum can be happy , 1 2/3 Chapter 16 Playing the Innocent really don't mind suffering a little . I'm willing to do anything ." A900 +20 Free Coins : Seeing her like this , he felt his heart stir . He raised his hand and gently stroked her head . " Don't worry , I'll give you an explanation for this . " Upon hearing this , Freya secretly smirked. Her smile was hidden in shadow , carrying a hint of triumphant scheming . She would make Millie taste a night in jail too . Luminaris Design Institute had been busy with the " Global Village " project for several days . On this day , Millie had booked the five - star Meridian Restaurant . She reserved several private rooms . She was planning to treat her team members to a feast as a reward . At lunch break , her team members excitedly headed to the restaurant . Millic stayed behind with Shannon and several company executives . They needed to discuss more design details . The group Freya was intimately holding onto Callum's arm . Meanwhile , Nancy and Emma chatted and laughed beside them . had just reached the restaurant entrance when they ran right into another party . When Freya saw Millie , a flash of provocation and smugness quickly crossed her eyes . Then she put on that fragile , innocent look again . She pretended to be afraid as she pressed closer to Callum's side . Nancy and Emma proudly lifted their chins . When Callum saw Millie , he froze for a moment . Sensing Freya's frightened state , he instinctively moved to protect her behind him . front Shannon felt her anger flare uporr seeing the group . She wanted to step forward and that jerk and his side chick . But she remembered Millie saying she didn't want to get involved with them anymore . Reluctantly , she forced herself to hold her ground . 3/3 21:24 Mon , Sep 29 Chapter 17 Choose Your Side Chapter 17 Choose Your Side