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..."

shifting to Alison. "You're Alison, right? Fetch those for me, please. Galen, would you be so

but he was sweating bullets on

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

to the CEO's office,

had become a

saw high-end gaming PCs, expensive cigars, and a lavish wine cabinet. There was

company, even the office had lost its usual

the thing. Mrs. Dawson and Mr. Dawson aren't here yet.

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 management is less than stellar."

documents requiring Freya's signature on the

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 by Galen. "Ms.