The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 36

"Kieran, congrats on snagging the land in Echo City. The Sutton Group will rake in some serious cash this time."

Eloise said with a laugh, oblivious to the darkening expression on Kieran's face.

Across the room, Freya couldn't hide her smirk, clinking champagne glasses with Ronan. To Kieran, the scene was like a thorn in his eye.

"What do we do now, Mr. Sutton?" asked Jarrett.

Jarrett was caught off guard when Ronan withdrew from the bidding war. Just days earlier, Ronan had seemed determined to secure that piece of land. What had caused his sudden change of heart? "What can we do?"

The Sutton Group would have to swallow this bitter pill. Kieran stood up, his face devoid of any smiles, replaced by a looming storm.

Something was fishy there. And it must have something to do with Freya!

Eloise tried to follow him,

his arm away reflexively the next second, telling Eloise, "Ellie, go

was already striding away by the time

'Kieran... has never left me

said coldly, "Get Johanna to me.

"Yes, Mr. Sutton."

in the Sutton

expression, she went pale. "Mr.

act!" Kieran snapped, "What's the deal with Freya

"What?"

What could be going

promise. Please calm down. The Dawson family's alliance with the Sutton family is solid as a rock!" "Save it! Was the land in Echo City a setup,

I knew nothing about Echo City! Mr.