Chapter 495

At that moment, a sudden knock echoed at the door. The occupants of the room tensed up instinctively. Aiden moved to the entrance and asked in a low voice, "Who is it?" "It's... it's me, Company Commander Nicholson. Freya. I... I have something to discuss with you. Do you have a moment?" Aiden exchanged a glance with the members of the Blade Squad, signaling silently. Soren and the others quickly retreated into the inner room. Only then did Aiden open the door, revealing Freya’s nervous, uneasy face. Meeting Aiden’s icy expression, Zhang Freya shivered involuntarily and forced a shaky smile. "C-Company Commander Nicholson, I... I came to talk to you about something." As she spoke, she glanced around cautiously, ensuring no one was nearby. Just as she was about to continue, Aiden cut in, "Come inside." The room was freezing, devoid of the warmth that had once filled it when Willow was around. No charcoal burned in the stove, and the chill was almost unbearable. Freya shuddered before re