The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 32

Eloise seemed almost frantic in her defense of Freya, but her words only fanned the flames of Kieran's anger.

'Fancy that? Freya is nothing but a gold digger! First, she latched onto me. Now, she's set her sights on Ronan as her next target. No wonder she's been less attentive and flattering towards me recently.' Thinking this, Kieran's gaze turned even icier. Oh, Freya, she had been quite the eye-opener for him!

"Let's go." Kieran didn't spare another glance at Freya and Ronan, pulling Eloise into the auction hall instead.

On the other side, Ronan allowed Freya to loop her arm through his, speaking coldly, "You're my date tonight. If I make a move, you follow no questions asked, okay?"

"Mr. Beckett, we're both businesspeople. Since I'm your date for the evening, shouldn't you pick up the tab for my expenses?"

"You're my date, not my girlfriend."

Freya feigned difficulty and said, "But Kieran used to spend money on me. In terms of personal charm, Mr. Beckett, you wouldn't want to lose to Kieran, would you?" "Are you trying to provoke me?"

"Why would I..."

"You win."

auction was different from the rest, with assistants attending

stir by being present, making the atmosphere

between Ms. Dawson and Mr.

Freya sat directly across from them, ensuring

Ronan chatting and laughing, Kieran's tone grew dangerously

front of his grandmother, and loudly declaring her wish to break off their engagement, only to seek his grandmother's favor over

his teeth. 'Is she

chilling gaze on

wonder how Kieran feels

end our engagement. If my family wasn't useful

at the thought, Freya added, "Believe it or not, I bet Kieran plans to take over the Dawson Group within three years,

the hint of self-mockery in Freya's eyes, replying slowly, "From what you're saying, he sounds like a real jerk. No wonder

prime real estate of Echo City was saved for last. The early offerings, mere plots for private villas, were of little interest. The auctioneer announced, "Southern Suburb plot, 8 acres, starting at 100