The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

"Sorry, I was lost in my book! Lost track of time for a few minutes." Under the surprised gazes of everyone around, Freya hopped into Preston's car without a second thought.

Just then, Eloise emerged from a lecture hall, noticing a small crowd whispering and ogling a sleek, limited-edition sports car parked nearby. She frowned slightly.

"That's Freya, Kieran's fiancée, getting into Preston's car," someone murmured.

"To have someone like Preston waiting for her at the school gates, who knows what's going on between them," another added.

The group continued to trade speculations.

As the car pulled away, Eloise spotted Freya and Preston laughing and talking through the tinted windows, making her fists clench in frustration. So, Freya's previous offer to introduce her to Preston was to make a fool out of her! With that thought, Eloise quickly texted Caleb, urging him to make his move. She was determined to expose Freya's true colors to Kieran.

Meanwhile, inside the car, Preston's gaze landed on the stack of books in Freya's lap.

Noticing a copy of "Das Kapital" among them, he couldn't help but chuckle derisively.

That single chuckle was enough to catch Freya's attention.

asked, her

stuff like that will only fry

responded defensively, "I've been reading all afternoon, and

something that could be explained in a sentence over two pages. I thought only average

Freya was irked by Preston's

opened the car window

point, Mr. Tyler. It seems you're offering to teach me how to run a business. I'm

"Mocking your studies to have me teach you? Aren't

Freya replied sincerely. "I mean, Mr. Tyler, you're a legend

money laundering

through the rearview mirror

Preston finally said, "I'll teach you. But it

express her excitement, Preston added, "You'll have

have money!" Freya insisted

document from the side, a loan agreement for ninety million, and laid it on the table.