The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 277

Preston was on the second floor of the decrepit building that unsurprisingly lacked an elevator.

Already nursing a serious injury, Freya could only proceed slowly up the stairs with Neil's support. When they reached the study, Freya was visibly sweating.

"Did Preston do this on purpose? Couldn't we have discussed whatever it is in the living room?" she complained.

Neil sighed deeply, a note of solemnity in his voice. "Preston isn't like that. He, well, he might be trying to pull your leg."

Hans, who was ahead, couldn't help but twitch at their conversation as the study door swung open.

Preston was seated at his desk, gesturing for them to sit down.

Freya noticed Preston's study was unlike any other. No desk or chair was in sight, replaced by a cozy set of sofas and a coffee table.

Remembering Preston's recent short stay at the Echo City Hotel, it appeared he had purchased this place with plans to permanently settle in Echo City.

around for?" Preston looked at

a nearby sofa. Her limping

want to see me about? Let's cut to the chase. Why put me through all

found out about this visit,

money to the Dawson Group. Here is my contribution of shares to the Dawson Group," Preston announced, sliding a contract across the coffee table

glance, Freya saw a share transfer agreement for

open the document, probing, "And how

just ten

gasped. Ten percent and Preston thought it

down, go down with you! What did I

Preston reproachfully. "Preston, you're out of line here. She sold you the property in good faith, and this is how you

isn't how you woo a

for you. It's

not stupid.

of your antics abroad.