The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

When Freya heard that Eloise had graduated without a hitch, she thought her ears were playing tricks on her. "Eloise graduated? Why would they make such a decision? She was the ringleader in the cheating scandal; how could she not face any consequences?" "It was a decision made by the Department of Education. The principal has been dismissed and is under investigation. Summit University will welcome a new principal in a few days. It's the best outcome we could hope for."

"Was it Kieran?" Freya voiced the suspicion that was nagging at her.

But then she quickly laughed at herself. What a silly question. Who else but Kieran could pull off something like this in Echo City?

Ronan spoke slowly, "You've done enough already. How can you compete when someone has a more powerful backer? You have to admit that."

Upon hearing Ronan's words, Freya looked up at him sharply. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Ronan furrowed his brows.

"Are you saying you're not in the same league as Kieran?" Freya didn't mince her words.

"I never said I was your knight in shining armor."

"But now we're two peas in a pod, and Kieran has seen you bail me out more than once. He must think you've got a soft spot for me, sees me as your next target. If you don't stand up for me, won't people say Mr. Beckett got cold feet facing Kieran? That would tarnish your reputation."

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