The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 150

On the surface, Freya didn't call Johanna out on her true intentions. Instead, she played along, saying, "Well then, I owe you one, Johanna."

"There's no need for thanks, darling. Just keep on the straight and narrow, and with your looks, why wouldn't Mr. Sutton be smitten?" Johanna's voice softened. "When you make it big, don't forget all the good I've done for you." "I'll never forget the good you've done for me, Johanna," Freya responded, her smile sending a chill down Johanna's spine. The words Johanna intended to say got stuck in her throat.

What happened to the Freya, who was so easy to manipulate?

"Mom, I'm home!" Leland entered the door, decked out in trendy athleisure, complete with earrings and rings, embodying the rebellious youth to a T.

His gaze landed on Freya, and with a frown, he asked, "What are you doing here? Who let you back in?"

Seated on the couch, Freya didn't stand up or greet Leland.

"Freya! I'm talking

How can you ignore him like this?" Johanna feigned reprimand. Freya retorted, "Johanna, I've said it before. It is my

on teaching Freya a lesson only to be stopped by her cold, words, "The deed to this house is in my hands, and your name's not

Leland was stopped in his

held Leland back, urging, "What's gotten into you, child? Apologize

you're under someone else's roof, you follow their

easy target, constantly testing her limits. But Freya was no longer the pushover she once was. If she threatened them with eviction, they'd have no choice but

the Dawson family's fortune securely in her

As long as the Dawson family's assets weren't in Johanna's hands, Johanna had

past