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 decided to

Johanna's voice oozed sweetness, "Reya! Are you at

answered, "I'm

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

Freya was running out of

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

awkwardly voiced her request, "Reya, it's Leland's birthday in a few days. I was thinking of throwing a big birthday bash for him. What do you say?" Freya

thing is, booking a hall at the Majestic Manor Hotel requires some planning. You know I'm not flush with cash now, and the company is under your management..." Hearing

nineteenth birthday party in a banquet hall at the Majestic Manor

having the money but was about having the clout. Every event booked at the Majestic Manor Hotel was for industry moguls or highly esteemed social figures. And Leland, barely out

Sutton family's fiancée, it's only right for

5

of the

carried

responded, "Johanna, you must be joking.

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