All Chapters of Finding Mr. Perfect: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter 11: Michael Renford

"What!" Freya asked her assistant as they stepped out of the restaurant.Freya could tell Geneva had a hundred questions swirling inside her pretty little head, but the assistant only swallowed her thoughts and muttered, "Never mind. It's not like you're ever going to listen."She glared at her, and Geneva pursed her lips. Nonetheless, she admitted, "It's true. I'm stubborn. I insist on what I want."Freya had an inkling what Geneva wanted to talk about, but she dared not raise it. "Let's go meet Michael Renford," Geneva said. But as they walked out of the hotel, she noticed something. "Isn't Mr. Wright coming with us?"Freya shook her head. Yesterday, after finalizing the list of prospects, Kenneth left to inspect the Bank of Freedonia during its audit. Freya didn't even notice when he arrived at the penthouse, but when she woke up, he was already gone.Kenneth simply left a note saying he was headed for the Cromwell estate."Isn't he going on a date with one of the prospects?" Gene

Chapter 12: The Date That Crawled Away

“Freya, this is for you.” Michael presented her with a bouquet of red roses.“Thank you,” Freya said, smiling. Michael looked dashing. He wore a deep blue suit that fit him like a glove. A silk black shirt peeked from under the blazer. Apart from that, he smelled divine. They drove to the restaurant in Freya’s car, which Michael had suggested to make her feel comfortable. He was very thoughtful of the fact that they didn’t know each other well.In the car, he talked about the restaurant, and although he didn’t smile often, Freya could tell he was excited about the dinner.“It’s just too bad that Mr. Wright couldn’t come,” he commented. “But I’m glad you came.”“But of course,” Freya said. She did not ask Kenneth to come with them. This was supposed to be her chance to get to know Michael without them talking business.The restaurant they went to had a perfect view of Freedonia, and to Freya’s surprise, it was a French restaurant.Taking orders, Michael spoke in a perfect French acce

Chapter 13: The Hug

“A hug?” Kenneth stiffened at her request. He looked like he was second-guessing.‘Wait. Why did I ask that? Kenneth is a “no hug” kind of man!’ Freya said in her head. ‘Come to think of it, I had never seen Kenneth hug any other girl other than his family.’Whether or not Kenneth had embraced her mother, Freya could not also recall. So, she tried to take it back, “I’m sorry. Forget it, I—”“No.” Kenneth stood up, stretching his arms. “I can do a hug.”Seeing him try, Freya bit her lip and reluctantly approached. When Kenneth didn’t show signs of retreating, she went for it and just embraced the man.He was really warm.And solid!Inner Devil: ‘I know! I feel the manly chest!’‘Funny how this guy used to be so skinny,’ Freya mused. Inner Devil: ‘Freya, lean in. Press your stomach forward. Let’s see if we can count those abs through his shirt.’ Inner Devil: ‘Freya! Freya! Hello?’She did not do it, of course, but she was in no mood to argue with her thoughts either. Freya simply want

Chapter 14: Parental Duress

“Oh, no! What time is it?” Freya jerked awake the next day, feeling the sun’s rays against her face.It was too bright.She overslept.Freya got out of bed, frantic, but she couldn’t go out because she was only wearing Kenneth’s shirt!She peeked out the door and found a maid.“Miss King, you are awake,” a woman in her late fifties said. “Mr. Wright ordered clothes and shoes for you from the hotel’s shopping concierge. I’ve already washed the clothes. Let me get them for you.”It didn’t take long for Freya to be in a new set of clothes.Kenneth had purchased plenty. Freya opted for a long-sleeved, loose-fitting button-down shirt paired with high-waisted cream-colored shorts. It flaunted her long and slender legs.As for her shoes, Kenneth got her a pair of brown Gucci sneakers, which she loved.She grabbed her bag and searched for Kenneth.One of the maids directed her to the kitchen. There, she found Kenneth in a plain shirt and sweatpants. He had an apron on and was busy stirring so

Chapter 15: Sterling Van

Kenneth was in his office, looking out the window.His thoughts drifted to the other night. “Was I a little too hard on her?”Then, Kirk walked in with news. “Sir, Miss King has scheduled a date with three prospects at the Diamond Hotel this week. What should we do?”Hearing that, Kenneth’s gaze darkened.That woman was unbelievable.Stubborn as hell… just like him.Unfortunately, there was only... one Freya King in this world.“Let her be. She has every right to do what she wants,” Kenneth said, now eager to bury himself in work.“But—um, Boss?”“Leave,” Kenneth instructed.Then, just on cue, Freya sent him a text: [Kenneth, I am resuming meeting some of my prospects. I won’t be visiting you in the office this week until our flight to Paris, but I’ll see you at the penthouse.]Kenneth casually texted back: [It’s fine. I won’t be in the office. I have a date, but if you need anything, just let me know.]Freya: [Good luck! I hope you find your perfect match soon!]Kenneth: [Likewise, I

Chapter 16: Meet Kenneth’s Friend

“What was what?” Kenneth’s face was serious.“You smirked,” Freya said. “You never smirk.”“I a—” His brows met as he turned to the TV. “You were mistaken. I did not smirk.”Before Freya could object, Kenneth asked, “What is this movie about?”“This?” Freya pointed to the TV. “It’s a Korean love story full of angst.”Freya pointed at the male lead. “He is a man of power and has been in love with her for years, but never said a word. She fell for him later, but he had dangerous enemies. So what does he do? Pretends not to care to protect her. Classic.”“They spent years apart—dating other people, hurting each other over and over,” she added, then looked at him with a sigh. “I think they’ll only get their happy ending when their hair turns gray.”There was a moment of silence before Kenneth said, “She should have read the situation.”“Are you kidding me?” Freya turned to him with a complicated expression. “He should have said something. She’s not Professor X! She can’t read minds!”His

Chapter 17: Alistair Is Joyless

“You are friends with Kenneth,” Freya clarified.“Yes, Kenneth Lee Wright. We’ve had a few partnerships in recent years. That’s how I got to know him,” Alistair explained. “WrightCode Global developed the apps we use for our malls. My company, Everwell Development Corp., owns three of the biggest malls here in Freedonia.”“By the way, I had no idea Kenneth had such a gorgeous friend like you. He never even mentioned your name,” Alistair said with a smile.“Well, I’m not from Freedonia,” Freya revealed. The more Freya got to know Alistair, the more she wondered why he was not on her prospect list. He was handsome and even had dimples. ‘Did Kenneth’s search miss his friend?’Well, Alistair did not necessarily possess that intense charisma she had hoped for, but he was still commanding. Freya imagined he would be somewhere in her top ten list, but he was not.Freya even rechecked the website Kenneth gave her, and sure enough, there was no Alistair Cross. Why?Alistair’s voice was also v

Chapter 18: The Misunderstanding

“Wow! I did not know Freedonia had this kind of nightlife!” Freya remarked.Because Kenneth and Alistair had not seen each other for a while, they had agreed to go out for drinks. Alistair invited Freya, and she brought Geneva along.There was another couple with them. Alistair introduced them as Candice and Nathan. But while there were only six in total, Kenneth had insisted on staying at a different semi-circle booth with Alistair and Geneva.They were at a private club called The Marquess Club.The establishment was exclusively open to private members, which explained why there were fewer than thirty people inside. It featured a dance floor, a bar, and a DJ playing music.It was fun. Freya and Geneva hit the dance floor together.Only Kenneth didn’t seem to enjoy himself. However, he indulged in some liquor.After Freya and Geneva danced the second time around, they returned to their seats. Freya noticed a waiter bringing a glass of mojito for Alistair. She reminded him, “Hey! You

Chapter 19: Who Needs Facts?

‘He was going to take responsibility? For something that did not happen?’ Freya could not wrap her head around it.The room fell silent, but not a moment too soon, the applause came.Gabrielle: “Ahh! Praise the heavens! That was a good decision, Son!”Riley: “Let’s plan the wedding!”Gabrielle: “Let’s!”Inner Devil: ‘Yes! Who needs facts when you’ve got a hottie offering a proposal!’Freya: “...”Adrian: “Thank you, Kenneth. You didn’t just save our reputation. You saved my blood pressure.”Kyle: “I have never been so proud of you, Son.”Kyle: “Well, we have to go. We’re glad that we settled this amicably. What do you think, Freya?”Freya: “Um—I—”Adrian: “That’s a definite yes! My daughter is so overjoyed, she’s speechless!”Freya: “...”Adrian & Riley: “Bye!”Kyle & Gaby: “Bye!”The conference call ended before Freya could formulate a rebuttal.Freya turned to Kenneth, still in shock. “Why?”“I’m cleaning up after our parents,” Kenneth simply said. He looked expressionless as he sto

Chapter 20: Freya’s Decision

“Sir, why don’t we practice,” Kirk suggested.After working for Kenneth Wright for years, Kirk had grown accustomed to his boss’s aloof side. On the business front, it actually had its advantages. Kenneth wasn’t the type to overshare or react emotionally, which meant no one could ever read his next move. Meetings stayed efficient. Negotiations leaned in his favor. His silence made people nervous, and sometimes, that was all it took to win.However, when it came to the only woman who had ever truly caught the man’s attention, his aloof personality turned into a glaring disadvantage.How long had Kirk known?Probably since he noticed the way Kenneth treated Freya King.To their families, it might have seemed like simple politeness. But Kirk, who had seen Kenneth ignore countless beautiful women, recognized the difference.“Practice?” Kenneth echoed. “What do you mean?”“It’s really very simple, Mr. Wright. Just say… ‘I like you, Freya,’” Kirk suggested. “Go on, Sir. It’s very easy.”Kir

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