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."

of rare ingredients like turtle meat in the dish, Mr. Patterson instantly withdrew his hand, which had been

protection of endangered species and a generous donor to related causes was naturally appalled. Observing Mr. Patterson's reluctance,

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

was still clueless about the

detest dishonesty and illegal dealings above all else.

Kieran's brows

Patterson," interjected Ronan, seizing the moment. "My family has prepared a few delightful dishes.

replying, "Then,

departed with Ronan

Mr. Patterson hadn't given Kieran

Jarrett entered, about to inquire whether they should pursue them, only to be met with Kieran's icy

City, no one dared disrespect

done?" Kieran suddenly

"Mr. Sutton, how is this related to me? Mr. Patterson

the whole time.

him

brows furrowed even more. Indeed, Freya had been speaking in