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..."

Galen off, her gaze shifting to Alison. "You're Alison, right? Fetch those for me, please. Galen, would you be so kind as to show

Galen agreed verbally, but

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

the CEO's office, previously her father's

direction, the office had

cigars, and a lavish wine cabinet.

managing the company, even

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

cut 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 management is less than stellar." Galen felt a chill run down his spine at

the recent documents requiring

latest financial statements. A cold sweat broke out over him. If Freya discovered the millions he and Johanna had siphoned from the company,