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. Patterson instantly withdrew his

only the wealthy could afford. Mr. Patterson, a staunch advocate for the protection of endangered species and a generous donor to related causes was naturally appalled. Observing

fortune in the seafood trade," Mr. Patterson replied, his

this, Kieran was still clueless

continued, "I detest dishonesty and illegal dealings above all

those words, Kieran's brows knitted together in

Ronan, seizing the moment. "My family has prepared a few delightful dishes. Might you be inclined to join us

Patterson nodded, replying, "Then, let us take

Patterson stood up and departed with Ronan from

Patterson hadn't given Kieran even a sliver

should pursue them, only to be

no one dared disrespect

Kieran suddenly turned his suspicion

is this related to

whole

wronged him in some

been speaking in his defense, not appearing to have