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.

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

the company's affairs. Johanna, with the Sutton Group pulling out their investment, you won't have to worry about it anymore." Freya's tone was laced with a hint of amusement,

to the company, Freya instantly became the center of attention at the Dawson

it under Johanna's care, who delegated the responsibilities to

you here? If you

Freya asked, "Galen, right?"

"Yes, Ms. Dawson. What do you

who was handsome and well-maintained for someone nearing forty, though

past life, she had left the Dawson Group to 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. Freya requested, "Bring me the recent

might not understand them. If there's anything specific you want

something wrong with the accounts. Without pressing further, she casually inquired, "How

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