The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 178

"Look, I'm just sticking up for you. Do you see how Johanna and Leland strutting around like they own the place? Anyone who didn't know better might think they're rolling in dough. But it's all your dad's inheritance they're blowing through! Wouldn't you be steamed?" Freya smiled. "I'm not mad at all."

Thanks to Johanna's vanity, she was willing to fork over a cool twelve million to cover up the embezzlement scandal she was involved in. As for today, Freya couldn't help but smile slightly. She decided to sit back and enjoy the drama unfold.

"Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey." Johanna spotted the Ramsey Group's chairperson from across the room right away.

The Ramsey family was a household name, holding a solid reputation in Echo City. Violet Ramsey was the crown jewel of the Ramsey family, an heiress born into wealth and educated in the finest traditions. As the sole child in her family, she was doted on from birth and known for her grace, humility, and generosity.

With a resume that impressive, Johanna wasn't the only one checking out Violet as potential daughter-in-law material. Other business bigwigs were also taking notice.

Audrey had set her sights on Violet, too, but given Violet's independent streak and the strong backing of her loving parents, controlling her would be a challenge. Thus, Audrey reluctantly shelved that plan.

The Ramsey family wouldn't have brought their daughter along if Johanna hadn't splurged in the banquet hall at the Majestic Manor Hotel.

son, Leland," Johanna introduced, nudging

the radiant Violet. He extended his hand and said, "Ms. Ramsey, it's a pleasure.

shook his hand, but it was a mere grazing of fingertips. She wasn't thrilled about the

less than stellar. He had poor academic performance and was a troublemaker

remembered vividly. Leland had once harbored lecherous intentions toward Violet, who, in

night, fueled by alcohol

his cronies,

to force

thought he

over.ne

marrying off their daughter to

Violet's resistance. The plan backfired

the Dawson family. Leland might have ended up behind bars if Freya hadn't intervened in the past, smoothing over the fallout at a

despite her sacrifices,