Chapter 12

That afternoon, Audrey's call reached Freya.

Freya was well aware of Audrey's disdain for Eloise. Eloise was an orphan from the Harwood family, notorious for her overbearing pride.

Despite controlling all of the Harwood family's assets, thanks to a longstanding feud between their families, Audrey's grudge against her was undeniable. She viewed Eloise as pretentious, hence her reluctance to let Kieran be with her.

In contrast, Audrey considered Freya the ideal match for the Sutton family's leading lady in temperament and education. She thought Freya was well-mannered, presentable, and from a clean background. Audrey's affection for her was merely a play for benefits. By this time, Freya had been chauffeured to the Sutton family's estate. As soon as Freya entered the hall, Audrey greeted her with a smile, "Freya, come here."

Audrey patted the couch beside her. Freya nodded and went over, quickly noticing Eloise standing opposite Audrey.

air about her, always appearing aloof and

hands reddened by

around Eloise's wrist. Eloise's

had tightly sealed the news to protect Eloise from Audrey's wrath. But Johanna seemed to have a death wish by running

face a mask of kindness as she held Freya's hand. "You're to be the future Mrs. of the Sutton family, and that

"Thanks for your kindness,

party? Don't worry. I called you here to clear the air." Audrey then

engagement party, yet you deliberately staged a drama to lure Kieran away. Are you still harboring hopes of becoming the

looked pale and her hands trembled as she clutched her coffee cup. "I was just... in a bad place. Ms. Dawson, I'm sorry." Eloise's head was bowed, a flicker

forever aloof

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