The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 144

Kieran was stunned by the words.

Beside him, Jarrett couldn't help but say, "Mr. Sutton, could it be... that we've got Ms. Dawson wrong?"

Kieran clenched his fists. Whether it was a misunderstanding or not, how Freya treated him just now had ticked him off. "Go ask Kara what's going on!"

"Yes, Mr. Sutton," replied Jarrett, who quickly led the team upstairs.

Kieran rubbed his temples, looking weary.

Meanwhile, having witnessed the exchange between Freya and Kieran, Luna was dumbfounded. "Reya, I've known you for so long, and I think that was the coolest you've ever been! Before, Kieran treated you like a doormat, and it was infuriating to watch! But now, it seems you've finally seen the light!"

Freya smiled. "Yeah, seen the light."

After all, how could she not have, after everything that had happened?

hung up. But after a moment's thought, Freya

sweetness, "Reya! Are

"I'm at

sounded displeased by her answer. "You're practically the Sutton family's future lady! What are you doing at school?

out of patience. "Johanna, if that's it, I'm hanging

end the call, Johanna hurriedly said, "Wait! Don't

request, "Reya, it's Leland's birthday in a few days. I was thinking of throwing a big birthday

not flush with cash now, and the company is under your management..." Hearing Johanna's words, a chill crept into

throws a nineteenth birthday party

event booked at the Majestic Manor Hotel was for industry moguls or highly esteemed social figures. And Leland, barely out of his teens, expected to celebrate there? That was

aware it's a tall order, but now that you're practically the Sutton family's fiancée, it's only right for Leland

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of the Dawson

carried

manicure, Freya responded, "Johanna, you must be

you can't afford it,