The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 210

Freya was just about to snag the contract from Preston's grasp when he used his height advantage and raised his hand to place it out of her reach.

"I'm not helping you out for nothing. Where's my end of the deal?"

Digging into her purse, Freya pulled out a contract and handed it to Preston, saying, "A piece of land in the Dawson family's district. But I'm not as well-off as Eloise's family, so I can't give it away for free." Preston said, "Weren't we clear before? Ten billion, not a penny more, not a penny less."

Freya's smile froze when she heard what Preston said. She had always thought Preston was bluffing.

In her past life, Preston casually dropped ten billion to acquire the land owned by Eloise's family. And because of that, Eloise became the talk of Echo City.

But this was a benefit Freya wanted no part in! The amount could've been seven or eight hundred million. Or even seventy or eighty million! But ten billion was out of the question!

"Preston, are you trying to drag me down with your sinking ship?" Freya nearly gritted her teeth as she spoke.

an exorbitant amount on this land was merely a scheme to launder money from abroad! She'd look at years behind bars if this ever came to light. No, she

Freya

dared

keep up a strained smile. "Mr.

contract from Freya's hands and signed

to your company's account in a few days." Preston smiled. "It's my

According to her past life events, she was supposed to set up Preston with Eloise. Given Preston's feelings for Eloise in her past life, he wouldn't let-Eloise

chosen her as a partner instead. Wouldn't that mean

"Forget it. I'll handle future

as she could break off her engagement and distance herself from Eloise and Kieran, these big shots probably wouldn't bother with the Dawson family anymore. Maybe Preston

office, Kieran sat at his desk, massaging his temples. He noticed it

the Eclipse

opted to stay out. He didn't know how to face Freya. He must've been drunk

vel?