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,

of course." Galen agreed verbally, but

here? If she unearthed any discrepancies in the accounts,

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

the office had

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

managing the company, even the office had lost its

and Mr. Dawson

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 Freya's signature on the

Freya discovered the millions he and Johanna had siphoned from the company,