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 Ms.

his hand, signaling Hans to back off. The women who usually flocked to him

power, claiming she wasn't as reckless as he was. So devoid of desires, why did she come close to him in

curt. "I'll ensure Freya is safe

took a cab back to the Dawson family. Johanna was pacing anxiously in the living room. Upon seeing Freya, she rushed over, "Reya! The news is

been ringing off the hook since morning. Everyone

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

where would she

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

head had exploded. "So,