The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 410

"Mr. Sutton, the guests have arrived. We should make our way downstairs now."

"Okay." Kieran rubbed his temples, his mind involuntarily replaying the conversation he had with Freya the previous day.

If it weren't for his grandmother's insistence on hosting this dinner, he wouldn't have even considered meeting Freya.

Downstairs.

As soon as Freya made her entrance, she became the center of attention.

It wasn't because of any extravagant outfit she wore, but rather because Freya was now the sole heir to the Dawson fortune. Whoever married Freya would hit the jackpot.

Should anything happen to Freya, the entire Dawson estate would go to her husband.

Thus, all the men in the room had their eyes fixed on Freya.

"Freya, come here, my dear," called out Audrey, her face beaming with affection for Freya.

It was hard to imagine that just a few days ago, Audrey had shown nothing but disdain for her.

watchful eyes of the crowd, Freya

You and Kieran haven't seen each other for a while, have you? He'll be down soon. I'll have him keep you company, how about that? Young folks should enjoy dancing and having a few drinks together, don't

was clear Audrey was putting on a

way of signaling to everyone present that Freya was favored by the

replying, "Mrs. Sutton, I just saw Mr. Sutton yesterday, and I got the impression he wasn't too keen on spending time with

descended the staircase

day's events, his expression

adores you. The broken engagement was just a moment of anger. Young people can

was

Kieran held no affection for Eloise. The rumors of their

man in her

that Kieran saw Freya as a substitute for Eloise due to her looks was

they seemed

was at this moment that Freya finally understood

the Suttons were eyeing the Dawson fortune now that it was vulnerable. Freya sneered

Sutton's calculations

when there's value to be had, and push away

Such a refined self-interest.