The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

"Freya! Here is school! Do you seriously think about starting a fight here? Have you lost your mind?" Jenny couldn't believe Freya, once a darling of high society who had fallen from grace, would dare do anything to her at Summit University!

Without Kieran's support, Freya was nothing but a target for bullying at school.

"It seems like you've forgotten how you and Mae ganged up on me not too long ago here at school. You dared to lay your hands on me. Why wouldn't I do the same? Since you're provoking me, I have my version of the story for the principal." Freya stated her logic calmly and methodically. Ignoring Freya's words, Jenny blurted out, "You used to be Mr. Sutton's fiancée, so even if we couldn't stand you, we didn't dare touch you. But now that you've called off the engagement, do you think the principal would take your side?"

Everyone knew about Summit University's unwritten rules. Only those with status enjoyed special privileges, ensuring their minor offenses got swept under the rug.

Freya used to get all these perks 'cause she was engaged to Kieran. But now that they split, not even the teachers were throwing her any bones.

"Are you implying the principal is corrupt?"

meant, Freya. Don't twist my words!"

you loud and clear. You're saying since I'm

apologize for our rudeness. But if you don't let go, we'll have to take this to the principal. After all, Jenny is a student council member. Assaulting her in public violates school rules, and even the principal won't

Jenny's wrist at the

to strike Freya but

knew you wouldn't dare do anything to me. Or else, I'd go straight to the principal and report how you got Mae expelled. What you did to

knew better than to

I'm leaving. Don't waste any more of my time." With that, Freya

Eloise pinched Jenny's thigh hard. Caught off guard, Jenny yelped in pain. In the library, all eyes

Eloise feigning concern. "Jenny,