The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 260

Flavia could feel her face turning red as the secretary dared disrespect her. She had always been favored and the belle of every ball, and never before had she faced such indignity. Without hesitation, Flavia whipped out her smartphone and speed-dialed Audrey's number.

The housekeeper, who was manning the landline, picked up the phone. "Is Mrs. Sutton available? I need to speak with her," Flavia demanded, barely containing her frustration. Recognizing the urgency in Flavia's voice, the housekeeper didn't dare delay, quickly rousing Audrey from her afternoon rest.

"What's the matter?" Audrey's sounded with annoyance.

"It's Ms. Miller on the phone. It seems she's quite upset," the housekeeper informed Audrey before passing the phone over.

Mustering every ounce of patience, Audrey answered the call.

On the other end, Flavia was practically in tears, looking like the world had wronged her in the worst possible way. "Audrey! Does Mr. Sutton not fancy me? I might go home if he doesn't!"

Calm down and tell me," Audrey sighed, her patience

food for Mr. Sutton, but he ignored me! He didn't even arrange a proper lounge for me, and his secretary, Jarrett, acted as if I didn't exist. My family, the Millers, may not be high society, but we have our dignity. His treatment is utterly humiliating. Does he not care for

catered to. A simple cry and

in frustration. She was expecting a

his work. You should be understanding. I'll have a word with him later. Leave the food with Jarrett if you can't

dumbfounded. 'Isn't Audrey known for her protective streak over Freya? Why is she

could protest,

feel aggrieved, I'll talk to your parents. Perhaps it's best if

that's not what I

got to go," Audrey interrupted,

initially been

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