The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 25

"If you go against me, you're setting yourself up for disaster this year."

Freya got up, turned around, and was about to leave. Just as she reached the door, she paused and said, "Oh, by the way, Mr. Sutton, I forgot to mention that I haven't told Audrey how you've been bullying me. What do you reckon? Whose side will she take after our little chat?" Kieran fumed. "Freya!"

"Kieran, the fact that I haven't spilled the beans about your antics with the Dawson Group is the most generous I can be. Drop your childish schemes. I, Freya Dawson, will never bow down to you. And trust me, you're in for a rough year." Kieran was too mad to say anything. "You!"

Freya left Kieran's room, shutting the door firmly behind her.

Kieran felt a surge of frustration building inside him. 'This woman is threatening me and cursing me with bad luck? Is she trying to get my attention this way? Nice try!'

returned to the Dawson family, where the living room lights were warmly glowing. As soon as she entered, she heard Johanna's laughter. "Make yourself at home, dear. Don't be shy about anything. If you

before her smile faded, "Oh, look who's home. Ms. Dawson, where have you been

a girl sitting on the sofa, probably in

girl didn't resemble Eloise, her

asked, "And who might

countryside all these years. I brought her here to

Freya." Kara Orson seemed a bit

explained that as long as I behaved, I could enjoy a life similar to Ms. Dawson's.' Looking at the dazzling Freya, Kara

to see," Johanna said casually. "Aren't you at Summit University? Why don't you pull some strings and get Kara in there, too? It would be nice for you two