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!"

tell me," Audrey

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

having her every whim catered to. A simple cry and her parents would rush

help but rub her temples in frustration. She was expecting a crisis, not a high-school

later. Leave the food with Jarrett if

Audrey known for her protective streak over Freya? Why is

could

aggrieved, I'll talk to your parents. Perhaps it's best if you and him call it quits. I'll find you a

that's not what

I've got to go," Audrey interrupted, hanging up before Flavia could say another

initially been

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