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.

spending such 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 might even die there!

gave Freya a

get implicated if she dared to utter the

managing to keep up a strained smile. "Mr.

contract from Freya's hands

in a few days." Preston smiled. "It's my pleasure

was supposed to set up Preston with Eloise. Given Preston's feelings for Eloise in

chosen her as a partner instead. Wouldn't that mean trouble for Freya if Preston started

it. I'll handle future problems when they come. Right now, I

from Eloise and Kieran, these big shots probably wouldn't bother with the Dawson family anymore.

his temples.

leaving the

didn't know how to face Freya. He must've been drunk the previous night, which was

vel?