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."

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

a delicacy only the wealthy could afford. Mr. Patterson, a staunch advocate for the protection of endangered species and a generous donor

trade," Mr.

Kieran was still clueless about

Patterson continued, "I detest dishonesty and illegal dealings above all else. I believe

those words, Kieran's brows knitted together in

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

replying, "Then, let

with

Mr. Patterson hadn't given Kieran even

they should pursue them, only to

City, no

Kieran suddenly

this related to

the whole time.

him

Indeed, Freya had been speaking in his defense, not appearing to have sabotaged