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.

we stop Ms.

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

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

is safe if Kieran

pacing anxiously in the living room. Upon seeing Freya, she rushed over, "Reya! The news is buzzing, with Mr. Sutton calling off the

morning. Everyone was eager to know

taken out a loan of a whopping ninety million! And this entire sum

would she find another ninety

Johanna's anxious face, Freya feigned regret. "Mr. Sutton

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