The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 57

Feeling utterly drained, Freya could barely muster the energy to stay upright.

The driver, Farrell's words echoed ominously in her head.

Could it seriously be Johanna? The thought turned Freya's stomach sour. Johanna couldn't wait to make her move!

The creak of the door snapped Freya back to reality. Hanley's smug, conniving face was leering at her in no time.

"Man, Mr. Sutton doesn't know how to enjoy life, ditching a bombshell like you for someone as dull as Eloise. If I were him, I wouldn't even think about disrespecting you in front of others. I'd be too busy valuing every moment we have!" Barely containing his excitement, Hanley edged closer.

Freya fought back the urge to vomit, frantically thinking of a way to escape.

place wasn't an average hotel. The luxury hinted at its purpose as a playground for the elite. With security likely tighter than Fort Knox, escaping seemed like a

lay a finger on

touch igniting her disgust. "Mr. Sutton has cast you aside. I even asked him, and he's given me the green light. Even if I were to rough you up,

even mentioned Kieran?" Freya snapped back, trying to keep her voice steady despite the turmoil inside. "He's made his disdain for me clear enough. But

mention of Audrey made Hanley hesitate, if

cares for me. If you tarnish my honor, your precious Upton family will be doomed. If Kieran listens to her as much as you think, do you

welcome you with open arms when

calm. "If you're so sure, go ahead. It'll be your family's downfall, not

Hanley seemed torn. Just then, a knock at the door broke the

pushing in a cart, his eyes