The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 222

Mr. Garcia was visibly frightened. Having lived in Echo City for so long, they'd never messed with the big shots.

Who didn't know Ronan, fresh from his overseas exploits, was a high roller with connections to the darker sides of society? Messing with him meant bidding farewell to any semblance of a peaceful life. Seeing the scene unfold before her, Freya frowned, "Preston, what's this all about?"

"It's quite clear. I'm standing up for you."

Preston, who seemed to have materialized on a nearby couch, lounged casually, suggesting he wasn't concerned about breaking the law.

"I'm not crazy like you, nor did I intend to take revenge in such a manner." Freya scowled, already planning her exit from this debacle.

Preston's smile faded slightly.

should we stop

raised his hand, signaling Hans to back off. The women who usually flocked to him were all chasing his wealth

claiming she wasn't as reckless as he was. So devoid of desires, why did

is safe if Kieran protects Eloise. Let's see who runs Echo

seeing Freya,

morning. Everyone was eager to

after she learned about the broken engagement. After all, Johanna had taken out a loan of a whopping ninety million! And this entire

would she find another ninety

"Mr. Sutton doesn't fancy me. It's something

you say?" Johanna felt as if her head had exploded. "So, you mean... you