The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 20

"Ms. Dawson, these are just a bunch of trivial documents. I doubt they'll pique your interest. Why don't you head to the lounge and relax for a bit?" Galen offered with a strained smile.

The underlying message was clear. He preferred that Freya steer clear of any company matters.

Unfazed, Freya reached out her hand, demanding, "Let me have a look."

"This..."

Freya snapped, "Galen, are you under the impression that you're calling the shots in the Dawson Group now?"

Faced with Freya's assertiveness, Galen hurriedly replied, "How could I ever think that, Ms. Dawson? Of course, you're entitled to see anything you wish. It's just that I was worried you might find it confusing..." Freya interrupted, "Never mind the lounge. Let's head to the CEO's office. And bring me all the documents that need signing."

"Ms. Dawson..."

those for me, please. Galen, would

of course." Galen agreed verbally, but he was sweating bullets on the

in the world is Ms. Dawson doing here? If she unearthed any discrepancies in the accounts,

the CEO's office, previously her father's workspace, remembered for its modest

the office had become a

and a lavish wine cabinet. There was even a display case

company, even the office

thing. Mrs. Dawson and Mr. Dawson aren't

her take over for some time. But from what I see, the management is less than stellar." Galen

placed the recent documents requiring Freya's signature on

the millions he and Johanna had siphoned from the company, he'd be behind bars in no time! Noticing Galen's unease, Freya had a sly smile on her lips. She casually picked up a financial statement, only to be abruptly stopped