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.

a playground for the elite. With security likely tighter than

lay a finger on me,

"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, he wouldn't bat an eye." Hearing Kieran had

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

Hanley hesitate, if only

tarnish my honor, your precious Upton family will be doomed. If Kieran listens to her as much as you think, do you believe he'll protect

Freya," Hanley scoffed. "Why would Audrey welcome you with open arms when you sleep with me?

you're so sure, go ahead. It'll be your

then, a knock at the door broke the

server pushing in a cart, his eyes