The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 316

After a long, uneasy silence, someone finally broke the ice.

"No, no, it wasn't me. I heard it from someone else!"

"Nor was it me. Who knows who started it during the day? Everyone just went along with it!"

"I never imagined she was the Dawson heiress. Whoever started this rumor is despicable!"

The neighbors passed the blame quickly, distancing themselves from the rumor.

"Ms. Dawson, please leave it to me. I assure you, within three, no, two days, I'll have a satisfactory answer for you," the chief stated with unwavering confidence.

At that moment, Freya's gaze landed on Kara, who squirmed uncomfortably under her scrutiny.

know who's behind the rumor," Freya said, her voice

shot up another

I'll bring them in to

crowd was eager to find the rumor monger and relieved that their actions hadn't caused Freya harm. Otherwise,

do you think you owe me an apology?"

to speak. Realizing Freya expected an apology, she quickly responded, "I'm sorry, Ms. Dawson. I had no idea about your background. Had I known, I would've never treated you this

being a Dawson heiress meant no trivial matter. Mrs. Simmons dared not clash with Freya

belongings, neatly arranging them in

arrange a luxury suite

demeanor markedly improved from

their first encounter.

really did change

focus on better training your deputies to prevent them from harassing the