The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 110

Eloise's frown was deep and persistent. Once upon a time, she had been Kieran's plus-one at countless dinners, big and small. But this charity dinner wasn't just any dinner. Rumors swirled that Preston Tyler from overseas would be attending. In Echo City, who didn't know Preston's clout? He was the top dog in a world where only the cunning survive. Having Preston on your side meant walking tall both at home and abroad.

Yet, to such an occasion, Kieran had chosen to bring Freya.

Eloise threw her glass across the room with a slam, her face a storm of emotions.

"Has he left already?"

"Ms. Harwood... Yes, he's left."

Watching Kieran leave with Freya for the charity dinner, Eloise stared at her half-done makeup in the mirror, feeling completely ridiculous.

"Ms. Harwood, do you... want to continue with your makeup?" They had started preparing Eloise early, confident that Mr. Sutton would take their young mistress to the event. But...

"Continue," Eloise said icily. "Tonight, I must be there no matter what."

"Understood."

As soon as Freya stepped out, she became the center of attention. "Isn't that Freya?

Sutton usually accompanied by Ms.

I heard she even drugged Mr. Sutton

Whispers filled the air.

immediately fell silent. His look was so chilling thatit

remembered it was at this charity dinner that Preston made

Then, Eloise

was

with Kieran,

Preston's heart with her striking

Eloise's benefactor, looking aftene

abroad

her

with gossip about Preston's crush on Eloise, which had