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.

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off. The women who

money, afraid of ending up behind bars. She didn't crave his power, claiming she wasn't as reckless as he was. So devoid of desires, why did she come close to him in the

"I'll ensure Freya is safe if

seeing Freya, she rushed over, "Reya!

hook since morning. Everyone was eager

taken out

connection, where would she find another

Johanna's anxious face, Freya feigned regret. "Mr. Sutton doesn't fancy me. It's something we can't

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