تسجيل الدخولFreya’s POVI was still standing in the hallway arguing with the two security officers when another senior security hurried toward us. His face looked pale.“Miss Freya, you need to come back to the conference room immediately.”“Why? What exactly is going on?” “Something was discovered in your office.”I turned and followed the officers as they guided me inside again. The partners who had just heard my evidence now sat with grim expressions. A set of new papers lay in the centre of the table.Mr Benjamin spoke without preamble. “A large sum of money has disappeared from one of our client’s trust accounts. Nearly two million, and the transfer was authorised using your employee credentials.”The words hit me like a physical blow. “That is impossible. I have never touched any client trust account. I do not even have access to those systems.”He turned a page toward me. “The financial records show the authorization came from your login last night. The amount left the account and moved t
Freya’s POVI was still standing in the hallway arguing with the two security officers when another senior security hurried toward us. His face looked pale.“Miss Freya, you need to come back to the conference room immediately.”“Why? What exactly is going on?” “Something was discovered in your office.”I turned and followed the officers as they guided me inside again. The partners who had just heard my evidence now sat with grim expressions. A set of new papers lay in the centre of the table.Mr Benjamin spoke without preamble. “A large sum of money has disappeared from one of our client’s trust accounts. Nearly two million, and the transfer was authorised using your employee credentials.”The words hit me like a physical blow. “That is impossible. I have never touched any client trust account. I do not even have access to those systems.”He turned a page toward me. “The financial records show the authorization came from your login last night. The amount left the account and moved t
Freya’s POVThe moment the boardroom doors opened, I took one slow breath then walked inside.Every seat around the long glass table was occupied by the managing partners, the senior associates and the firm’s compliance officer.Two representatives from the disciplinary committee and Amelia.She sat near the end of the table with her arms folded, watching me with an expression that was almost too calm.I took my seat. Even though my hands were steady but my heart wasn’t.The chairman looked at me.“Ms. Freya.”“Yes.”“This hearing concerns serious allegations involving the unauthorized disclosure of confidential client information. You’ve been suspended pending this hearing.”“I know.”He glanced at the file in front of him. “Do you maintain your innocence?”I looked directly at him.“I do.”“Completely?”“Completely.”A murmur moved around the table. Then the chairman nodded.“You may present your defense.”I opened the folder in front of me. “I’d like to begin with the alleged email
Freya’s POVThe hearing was only one day away and the weight of it pressed on me from the moment I woke. Lizzy was still asleep inside the room when I sat at the kitchen table with my phone in hand.I needed to speak with Derek before everything else because the silence between us had lasted long enough. I dialled his number and waited through several rings.The call connected, but the voice that answered was not his.“Hi, This is Eric.”Surprise stopped me for a second. “Eric. Why are you answering Derek’s phone? Is he there?”“Freya? Is everything okay?”I hesitated. “I was trying to reach Derek.”There was silence for some time. My stomach tightened.“Eric?”“Didn’t he tell you?”My heart dropped. “Tell me what?”Eric sighed. “Derek left Edinburgh.”I froze. “What?”“He left this morning.”“Left?”“Yes.”“Where did he go?”“Back to Westridge.”I stared at the wall. “Why?”“There was an urgent situation at the pack.”“What kind of situation?”“I don’t know all the details but I think
Freya’s POVThe knock on my door came just after nine in the morning. I had barely finished making coffee when it came.I frowned because nobody was supposed to be coming over, then I walked toward the door and looked through the peephole.The moment I saw the familiar face on the other side my entire expression changed.“Lizzy?”I opened the door immediately. She barely gave me time to react before throwing her arms around me.“Surprise!”I laughed because I was so happy to finally see her.“Lizzy!”“I finally made it.” She squeezed me tighter then pulled away and looked at me and her smile disappeared.“Oh, Freya, you look terrible.”I stared at her. “Nice to see you too.”“I’m serious.” She walked inside, dragging her suitcase behind her.“You look exhausted.”“I’ve been really busy.”“Busy?” She turned around. “Or miserable?”I sighed. “Both.”“I thought as much.”She dropped her suitcase beside the sofa. “Now come here.” She pulled me into another hug.I closed my eyes and for the
Freya’s POVI lay awake in bed, staring at the ceiling long after Derek had left my apartment the previous day.The argument replayed in my mind over and over again.I remember the hopeful expression, the excitement in his voice and hurt in his eyes when I asked him to leave.I squeezed my eyes shut.“I handled that badly.”A part of me knew he hadn’t meant to pressure me. He’d only spoken from his heart but another part of me… the wounded part that still carried the scars of Ironveil had panicked.The word marriage alone was enough to make my chest tighten.I wasn’t ready yet and maybe not for a long time.With a frustrated sigh, I climbed out of bed and walked into the living room.The bag from the firm still sat beside the sofa. Seeing it brought me back to reality.I tried to forget about Derek and anything that has to do with love right now because I had a much bigger problem.Someone wanted to destroy my career and I won’t let them succeed.“I’ll clear my name no matter what it
Freya’s POV“I need a dance,” Leo said quietly beside me.I looked up from the glass in my hand, certain I had misheard him.“A dance?” I repeated.“With you.”For a second I just stared at him. Then I let out a small incredulous laugh and glanced around the ballroom.“Where’s your precious Carolin
Leo's POVThe election campaign had been running for three weeks, and I was losing.I stood by the window in my office, my speech notes clutched in my hand.I was supposed to deliver them at the Council Inspection Ball tonight, but I couldn’t concentrate.My thoughts kept drifting back to my newest
Freya’s POVI started packing my things first thing in the morning.I left behind every piece of jewelry Leo had ever given me.I had recently discovered that the expensive sets he gifted Caroline were real, while the ones he gave me were only replicas.In the end, all my real belongings fit into t
Freya's POV“You’re a wretched little wolf from a wretched little pack. The worst mistake of my life… a mistake I’ll regret for the rest of my days.”Those were the words my mate spat at me on our wedding night.He had hated me ever since.I met Alpha Leo Cowell of the Ironveil Pack three years ago







