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..."

to Alison. "You're Alison, right? Fetch those for me,

of course." Galen agreed verbally, but he was

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

led Freya to the CEO's office, previously her father's workspace, remembered for its modest and sophisticated

direction, the office had become a caricature of its former

cigars, and a lavish wine

and Leland began managing the company, even the office had lost its

here's the thing. Mrs. Dawson and Mr.

him off again. "Galen, the right to lead the Dawson Group is mine. Johanna said she wanted to run the company, so I let her take over for some time. But from what I see,

the recent documents requiring Freya's signature on

the company, he'd be behind bars in no time! Noticing Galen's unease, Freya had a sly smile on her lips. She casually