The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 63

"Okay, let's get this show on the road."

Just then, the door to the grand hall swung open. Freya turned around to see who it was and spotted Eloise stepping out. Eloise wore a conservative, Chanel-inspired white outfit, exuding a gentle and proper vibe.

"Ms. Dawson, I'm truly sorry about yesterday's incident." Though Eloise was apologizing, she deliberately let Freya glimpse Kieran inside the green room.

Trying to assert dominance before her at this moment was utterly unnecessary.

"I've spoken to Kieran, but he..." Eloise paused, looking difficult, "I hope you won't hold it against him."

Saying so, Eloise stepped forward and took Freya's hand.

Freya glanced at Eloise's hand holding hers and smoothly withdrew it, her face breaking into a polite smile as she said, "Ms. Harwood, you're reading too much into it. Kieran and I have no relationship to speak of. I couldn't be happier about the annulment. Why would I hold any grudge against him?"

trace of attachment to Kieran in Freya's eyes,

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followed the staff member toward the

Sutton, we're all

"Okay."

up and went to the stage as

tightening as she watched them head to the stage to clear the air. If this

sitting on either side,

we've heard you're here to clarify matters concerning your annulment. Can you confirm if the reason Ms. Dawson mentioned for the annulment

with the journalist's

they suppressed it, it still leaked and became a hot

shocking calmness, Freya said, "We've never tried, so I'm not sure if it's true. You should ask

the implication