The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 261

Joanna was in a bind. She had taken out a loan of ninety million, leaving her bank account virtually empty. To make matters worse, Kieran had broken off his engagement with Freya at the worst time.

Without Kieran's connection, Joanna got increasingly ostracized within their social circle. Even the friends she used to play cards with started to ignore her calls after hearing about Kieran and Freya's split. Desperate, Joanna had no choice but to turn to Audrey. At that moment, Audrey sat on the couch, deep in thought and visibly tired, when she said, "Mrs. Dawson, what brings you here?"

There was a distance in Audrey's tone.

Joanna quickly replied, "Mrs. Sutton, I'm here concerning the things between Freya and Mr. Sutton." Her voice was pleading.

But Audrey responded coldly, "It concerns the two young people. Since they've chosen to call off the engagement, Mrs. Dawson, you shouldn't interfere."

Freya had been nothing but a disappointment to Audrey. And Audrey had no interest in seeing Freya continue as part of the Sutton family.

know Freya has let you down,

you propose to do that?" Audrey asked, intrigued yet

you had

been spoiled her whole life, can't handle the slightest discomfort. Now, my niece Kara, she's a different story-friendly, obedient, capable, and from a modest background. Without Mr. Sutton's help, Kara wouldn't have been able to attend Summit University. I heard Mr. Sutton even came to Kara's aid at the club recently. Kara has wanted to look after Mr. Sutton, even if

But Audrey understood it well. Essentially, Joanna

laugh, "Mrs. Dawson, you do know how to play your

then Kara. Joanna's

the mockery in Audrey's words but didn't care. After all, what mattered was securing a

girl if you meet Kara! If Kara were to look after Mr. Sutton, you'd be

IMS

relatives if she's as good as

scoffed, 'Such a