The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 53

When the tension was palpable, the group gathering to celebrate Eloise's birthday heard some commotion and started heading toward the private room where Ronan and Kieran were facing off. Eloise made her way through the crowd, only to witness the standoff among the trio.

Her expression soured, and anyone with half a brain could tell what was happening. Kieran and Ronan were both vying for Freya's attention.

"Kieran, what's going on here?" Eloise asked, barely concealing her suspicions. "Wasn't Ms. Dawson supposed to have left already? And Mr. Beckett..."

More than Kieran and Ronan, everyone else was curious about Ronan's relationship with Freya.

After all, Ronan was famously indifferent to women, and Freya had publicly badmouthed him, sparking rumors that Ronan was gay, rumors that Freya herself had started.

be like oil and water. Yet there they were, standing

explain?" Ronan's words were cryptic, but everyone got

lip, turning to Kieran. "Is that

Silas sensed the tension and stepped forward, saying, "Kieran asked Ms. Dawson for a private talk to plan the press conference for clarifications tomorrow! Ronan,

"Exactly, it's about the press conference for clarifications. Mr. Sutton and Freya will clarify that their engagement is off

this, Ronan turned to Eloise. "Congratulations, Ms. Harwood.

like a slap.

always prided herself on her independence and dignity. Being labeled a home-wrecker, she

Ronan wrapped his arm around Freya's waist