The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 22

Alison was enlightened. "So, Ms. Dawson, you're playing dumb to catch the wise, right?"

their downfall."

"Yes." Freya nodded without hesitation before adding, "Let's not tip them off yet. We need to gather evidence slowly. Their embezzlement is harming the shareholders' interests. Once we have enough proof and have cut off their influence in the company, it'll be time for Alison stared at Freya and said, "Ms. Dawson... you seem different from before."

The Freya she knew was gentle, wise, and clever but never dabbled in such corporate maneuvers. But what Freya had just outlined made perfect sense. Alison couldn't help but admire her.

Freya turned to Alison, "Alison, you've been with the company for years now, and my father has supported you in the past. I hope you can help me."

"I'll stand by you, Ms. Dawson. I won't let them ruin what Mr. Gavin Dawson left behind."

Freya nodded. "Thank you."

hesitated, then continued, "Though Galen tends to exaggerate, the Sutton Group has been attacking

"Today?"

projects. We're now running low on funds, practically treading water. The finance department has begun auditing, and we only have enough to last us another week." A week... Freya scoffed. 'It looks like

considering taking out a

That's

hundred million to cover the real estate project

it. "Ms. Dawson, that's five hundred million. The bank might not agree,

a detailed report, and I'll have an answer for you

"Understood."

an amount in a week unless Freya decided

The person Kieran had assigned to watch her reported back to Secretary Jarrett

Kieran, "Miss Dawson left the company

up, his

her mind? The company was in crisis, and she was