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..."

for me, please. Galen, would you be so kind as to show me to

but he was sweating bullets on

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

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

direction, the office had become a

a lavish wine cabinet. There was even a display case

began managing the company,

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

wanted to run the company, so I let her take over for some

documents requiring

documents on top were the company's latest financial statements. A cold sweat broke out over him. If Freya discovered 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