The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 96

Her flattery was obvious for all to see.

As Mr. Patterson bit into the fish, Freya raised an eyebrow in a subtle gesture of skepticism.

A moment later, Mr. Patterson's brow furrowed, and he asked, "What kind of fish is this?"

Kieran replied, "Salmon, of course, it's grilled salmon."

Upon hearing Kieran's words, Mr. Patterson took a deep breath.

Even though he didn't say anything, you could tell he was upset because his face had gone noticeably pale.

Freya couldn't help but smirk inwardly.

Kieran didn't know that Freya had swapped the salmon for a much less expensive trout.

When he was younger, Mr. Patterson made his fortune in the seafood business, boasting an extensive knowledge of marine delicacies. How could he not discern the difference? Seeing Mr. Patterson's silence, Freya carved up another dish, a chicken stuffed with various treasures, and placed it before him, saying, "Mr. Patterson, this is the chicken."

meat in the dish, Mr. Patterson instantly withdrew

could afford. Mr. Patterson, a staunch advocate for the protection of endangered species and a generous donor to related causes was naturally appalled. Observing Mr. Patterson's reluctance, Kieran inquired, "Mr. Patterson, anything

I made my fortune in the seafood trade," Mr. Patterson replied, his voice icy. "I'm intimately

this, Kieran was still clueless

detest dishonesty and illegal dealings above all else. I believe it's best if

brows knitted

family has prepared a few delightful dishes. Might you be inclined

"Then, let

that, Mr. Patterson stood up and departed with Ronan from the Sutton

hadn't given Kieran even a sliver

should pursue them, only to be

City, no one

have you done?" Kieran suddenly

responded, "Mr. Sutton, how is this related to me? Mr. Patterson chose to leave 've been speaking

whole time.

wronged him in

had been speaking in his defense, not appearing to