The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 27

No sooner had she finished speaking than Freya burst through the classroom door with such force that everyone inside was startled.

Luna couldn't help but shout a "Holy cow!" in sheer astonishment.

All eyes in the room instantly turned to Freya, including Ronan's. Dressed in a crisp white shirt with the sleeves casually rolled up, Ronan stood out with his tall, lean figure and striking features, accentuated by a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. His demeanor was cold and detached, a sharp contrast to the bustling classroom.

"I'm so sorry, sir. I'm late!" Freya announced, her voice booming across the room, filled with an unexpected confidence.

Her bold apology sent a ripple of suppressed laughter through the students. Who else could declare their being late with such audacity?

Freya as he continued

her body in shock. Since when had Freya become so bold? Gone was the timid and gentle friend she

no stomach for the elite's bluster typically found

sat in the front row, her eyes locked on Ronan throughout the class. His

Freya dashed up to him with the

starting bid at $300 million. My research shows it's worth $5 billion, and I secured it for $4 billion. Did I make a

rare crack

he swiftly pulled Freya inside, pinning her against the wall with an intensity that made her heart skip

what's this about?" he

her breath. Despite their minimal interactions,

aren't you going to