The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 269

No matter how you slice it, Echo City was Kieran's turf. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry who rolled into Echo City had to tip their hat to Kieran. Jarrett couldn't believe a young woman, fresh from abroad, would dare to snub Kieran's invitation. Hearing Jarrett's words, Kieran's expression was ice-cold, and he said, "She's not worth my time."

"Yes, Mr. Sutton."

On his way out, Kieran turned to Jarrett and said, "Keep an eye on Freya. Don't let her wander off."

Jarrett nodded. "Yes, sir."

Meanwhile, Freya was still in the room, glancing out the window.

people inside the apartment building. The Sutton family's men are easy to recognize due to their uniformed bodyguards taking turns standing guard at the community entrance. Was this how Kieran controlled her movements? The thought made Freya furrow her brows. Wasn't Kieran taking things a bit too far? After calling off their engagement, he still treated

in the situation. Who could challenge the might of

would think they could melt Kieran's heart-a man as hard as stone.

mind, Freya pulled out her phone and dialed Ronan, saying, "Kieran's got me on this recovery program with specialists. It looks like it'll be another two months before can step out as 'Susan.'

wasn't for nothing. Beyond his ancestral fortune, his keen insight was unparalleled. With W Group hitting the stock market, Kieran would've instantly spotted Ronan's ace up the sleeve-her,

on. If she'd disguised herself as an utterly unattractive woman, Kieran would never

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partnership and ensure my cash cow doesn't fall," Ronan's voice carried a hint

was a sly fox, so she didn't bother with pleasantries and hung up shortly after. Though, compared to Preston, Ronan was

escape Kieran's clutches, kick Johanna and her son out, and then live a carefree,

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