The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 54

Freya couldn't figure out what game Ronan was playing. Since she got to know Ronan, she'd found him sneakily cunning and quietly intense. The reward Ronan offered didn't pique Freya's interest, but she was genuinely curious about how he always showed up right on time.

Pondering over this, Freya sidled up to Ronan, took a whiff, and said, "You reek of booze... Don't tell me you came straight from a bar?" Ronan nodded, urging Freya to continue.

Frowning, Freya ventured, "You were so timely because you were also at Eclipse Lounge, perhaps discussing business?"

"Wrong guess," Ronan said, wagging his finger in front of Freya. "No prize for you this time."

"You..."

Before Freya could finish her sentence, Ronan swung open the door of a nearby private room. Inside, professors and teachers from Summit University were belting out classic rock hits. Freya was stunned by the sight. All eyes in the room turned to Freya and Ronan.

"Mr. Beckett, who's this?"

our department's Freya? You haven't been to school these past few days or picked up calls. We heard about your engagement, but remember, your studies come first." The

a few things to discuss with

led Freya out of

teachers, Freya had been too shocked to speak. She asked, "Ronan, what's the joke? You and Summit University's staff out for drinks?" "My dear Ms. Dawson, today's Teachers' Day." Ronan explained,

the Summit University's dean had the clout to invite Ronan to such

friend's waiting for you." He flashed a 'call me' sign with his hand and then

when Luna started calling out to her

Freya approached, Luna visibly relaxed, "Thank God you're okay! It looks like Ronan's got your back after

tilted her head, asking, "Luna,

"I was freaking out at the entrance when I saw Ronan come out, so I told Ronan Kieran had taken you, and

that was how it was. It was no wonder the teachers

attending a Teachers' Day gathering at

no idea how risky it was!" "Luna, I'm