The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 44

"Freya..." When Kara saw Freya, fear took hold, and she stood up, ready to back away. But Kieran grabbed her wrist.

"Just where do you think you're running off to? You're not done yet. I didn't say stop, so get back down and keep cleaning my shoes," Kieran said, his tone even and unbothered. "Yes, Mr. Sutton," Kara replied, kneeling back to polish Kieran's shoes.

Meanwhile, Kieran leaned back in his office chair, addressing Freya, "Freya, there are things you won't do, but plenty of others will, and... they might even do it better than you." "Mr. Sutton, I didn't come here to watch you be vile," Freya responded, her tone icy.

Unfazed, Kieran replied, "All you need to do is apologize to Ellie on your knees. If you do that, I'll pretend none of this ever happened, and the engagement party will go on as scheduled in two days. Plus, I'll make a hefty investment in the Dawson Group." Seeing Freya remain silent, Kieran scoffed, "It's just an apology. Your knees have always been flexible, and you've knelt before. What? Can't do it now?"

He stood up, walked over to Freya, and said, "If you're going to be a lapdog, at least play the part. Weren't you always so obedient?"

Feeling Kieran's proximity, a chill ran through Freya.

remind you. I wouldn't be here if it weren't

not like I held a knife to her throat and forced her to harm herself.

her words, Kieran's

indifferent attitude left Kieran with a knot of frustration in

said coldly, "Think carefully before

firmly. "Ask me a hundred

palpable when Kara ran to Freya, pleading, "Freya! I shouldn't have approached Mr. Sutton, but please don't be mad at him! Our company's success depends on Mr. Sutton's support! If he pulls his investment, the Dawson Group is ruined!" "Ms. Orson, let me remind

dove into a pool, got

had an epiphany," Freya said calmly. "All I ever wanted was to be with someone I love. But how can there be love in a marriage that was never equal, to begin with? So, Mr. Sutton, not only will I not apologize, I refuse to be engaged to you. Please

adding, "At least, she, like I once did, will do anything for you without limits." Kieran frowned at

is too proud... I apologize on her

to upset Kieran further, Kara