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."

ingredients like turtle meat in the dish, Mr.

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

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

still clueless about the unfolding

Mr. Patterson continued, "I detest dishonesty and illegal dealings above all else. I believe it's best if we terminate our prospective partnership

Kieran's brows

moment. "My family has prepared a few delightful dishes. Might you be inclined to

"Then, let us take our

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

hadn't given Kieran even

to inquire whether they should pursue

no one dared

Kieran suddenly

this related to me? Mr. Patterson chose to leave 've

the whole

wronged him

Indeed, Freya had been speaking in his defense, not