The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 19

After all, if Freya were to marry into the Sutton family, it would spell good tidings for her and her son in the long run.

Seeing Johanna all worked up, Freya arched an eyebrow and chuckled, "Indeed."

"Really? Oh, that's marvelous!" Bubbling with excitement, Johanna said, "I just knew it! Mr. Sutton must still be smitten with you. Why else would he ask you out?"

"Johanna, you've got it all wrong," Freya clarified. "Mr. Sutton asked me out to discuss calling off the engagement."

"What..."

Under Johanna's anxious gaze, Freya enunciated every word, "The engagement... has been called off."

"What! Called off?" The news nearly made Johanna faint.

confronted Freya angrily, "Freya, that's irresponsible! How could you

their investment, you won't have to worry about it anymore." Freya's tone was laced with a hint of amusement, leaving Johanna too livid to speak. What on earth had gotten

instantly became the center of attention

the office, usually leaving it under Johanna's care, who delegated the

to Freya and said, "Ms. Dawson, what brings you here? If you need anything, just a phone call would

Freya asked, "Galen, right?"

"Yes, Ms. Dawson. What

handsome and well-maintained for someone nearing forty,

Johanna and Leland, only to see the Dawson Group bankrupt within three years. She remembered Johanna and Galen had fled together with the money, clearly indicating their close partnership.

Dawson, you might not understand them. If there's anything

wrong with the accounts. Without pressing further, she casually inquired, "How are the company's projects

a bit of a sore spot," Galen sighed. "Ever since the Sutton Group withdrew their investment, the Dawson Group has faced