The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 3

Freya made her way toward Kieran with determination in her steps.

Kieran didn't even glance her way.-

Quick to intercept, his bodyguard blocked her path smoothly. "Ms. Dawson, Mr. Sutton is occupied and can't see you now."

"I need to speak with Kieran," Freya insisted.

"Mr. Sutton is entertaining guests now and can't spare the time," the bodyguard replied, his patience wearing thin.

Freya noted the bodyguard's attitude, but it wasn't surprising.

After all, she had just been a lovesick puppy following Kieran around, likely getting on his nerves nonstop. It made sense that his bodyguard felt emboldened to speak to her this way.

tonight. You might want to think about the implications of speaking to the future Mrs. Sutton in such a manner," she

if tonight were your wedding, not your engagement party, I'd still follow orders. If Mr. Sutton says he's unavailable, he's unavailable. I'd advise you to save energy, return to your seat, and

Kieran's eyes, she had always

up. "What if I insist on seeing him

Dawson, why

waited for him to finish work, only for him to stay late to avoid her. It was clear to everyone that Kieran found Freya unbearable. And

someone like her possibly become the future Mrs.

In

Freya would retreat as usual after his threat, she sharply retorted, "Is this

off guard,

wouldn't dare speak to me this way. And you, a mere bodyguard, dare to threaten me? The Sutton family has truly surprised me

Freya might not yet be Mrs. Sutton, but she

compliant, never speaking out against them. But

seems the Sutton family isn't genuinely interested in joining with the Dawson family. Perhaps we should call off this engagement