The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 175

Freya turned on her heel and left, her departure a clear sign for Leland to make his hasty escape. Despite being held for only a day, Leland looked a mess, his face shadowed by stubble, his body marked with bruises from a beating, and an unpleasant odor clinging to him. Pinching her nose, Freya couldn't hide her disgust. "You better take a cab home. Your mom is waiting to celebrate your birthday." With that, she tossed Leland his phone.

Leland's face darkened with anger. "Freya, it is all your fault!"

But his anger was pointless. With Kieran backing Freya, she could do as she pleased in Echo City.

Soon after Johanna received a call from Leland, she arrived to find her son looking disheveled, standing in the street outside the Sutton Mansion.

"My boy! How could you let yourself end up like this?" As Johanna approached, she smelled the stench emanating from Leland.

Leland was livid. "It's all Freya's fault! She must've cast some spell on Kieran, making him lock me up overnight! Mom, you must stand up for me and teach Freya a lesson!"

Johanna found herself in a tough spot. "That girl isn't as easy to provoke as

was furious. "Birthday... What's the

tried to soothe him. "Trust me. I've spent a lot preparing this party and inviting influential guests. Just put on a good show, mingle with the

no choice but

praised Leland's appearance. "I've found the perfect match for you. It's Ms. Ramsey. Her family is well-respected and among the top entrepreneurs.

reluctantly agreed despite his disdain for such

Freya was on her way to the

jerk, Leland! To think he'd stoop so low as to kidnap you! Don't

"I've benefited enough from their foolishness. There's no need for revenge.

If it weren't for my parents, I wouldn't bother coming.

almost everyone's coming

"Really? How many?"