The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 185

The scandal involving the Dawson family was the talk of the town by the following morning.

Everyone was buzzing about Leland's outrageous stunt at his birthday bash the night before.

Violet had always been the darling of high society, the dream girl for many eligible bachelors, and the top choice for a wife. After Leland's ridiculous flirtation, those same bachelors were quick to distance themselves from him. This time, Johanna had shot herself in the foot. She wanted Leland to marry into real wealth without considering whether Leland was in the same league.

When Johanna came back from the hospital around noon, she looked completely beat. She ran up to Freya and said, "Freya, how could you be so cold? Leland's your brother, and you went to such extremes to hurt him!"

"Johanna, I have no idea what you're talking about." Freya leaned back on the couch, feigning ignorance. "The nonsense last night was all Leland's doing, not like I held a knife to his throat. Without me, Leland would have ruined the Dawson family's reputation. I haven't even started on you, and you blamed me?"

"You!" Johanna was so angry that she nearly passed out.

Freya continued, "Johanna, please don't get too worked up. Another trip to the hospital wouldn't do."

At this point, Johanna was like someone who'd choked on a bitter pill and couldn't complain about it. She wouldn't be there swallowing these humiliations from Freya if Leland hadn't been so foolish.

when they're down, Johanna, you still have to keep

the debt you owe me. I've received the sports car you sent over

face turned even grimmer at the sight of the contract. She had agreed to return a pair of valuable pearls of

a fortune! Where was she supposed to find that kind of money? Furthermore, she had promised

didn't you say you'd pay when you

contract specifies

up with the money in three months, I'll have no choice but to take legal action. By

living here would be!

uncertain."

the situation but couldn't do

and pay the dues soon. Otherwise, you'll regret not acting sooner when the

picked up the contract and left the

pay a dime at this point. Leland's botched party had ruined their reputation and offended the Ramsey

had basically