The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday novel Chapter 133

Was this what they called high society?

Watching Preston whisk Freya away, everyone around couldn't hide their envy. Preston had never been the type to chase after a girl, especially not to school!

"Kara, isn't that your cousin?" one of the classmates nudged Kara.

"Yeah, is she having an affair with Mr. Tyler? Come on, spill the beans!" another pressed, both eager to dive into the juiciest gossip in our elite circle.

Kara shuffled around awkwardly. Even though she was related to Johanna, she practically had zero connections with the Dawson family.

And as for Freya? She hardly acknowledged Kara as her cousin.

Seeing Kara’s hesitation, one girl teased, "Kara, you're not making this up, are you?"

"Yeah, if you're Freya's cousin, how come you know nothing about her? Didn't you say Mr. Sutton helped you get into Summit University?"

Their skepticism was palpable.

"I-I'm telling the truth!" Kara insisted.

"Doesn't seem like it," another girl scoffed. "So, what's the real deal with Freya and Mr. Tyler? Is she cheating or what?"

That was when Kara thought of Kieran. During that meeting in his office, Kieran mentioned that someone else could easily take Freya's place.

If rumors about Freya started circulating, maybe Kieran would consider her instead.

With that thought, Kara managed a sly smile and said, "You know how messy things can get in our circle. Some things are better left unsaid, right?"

Kara’s ambiguous statement set off a bombshell.

Yet, to maintain her facade of belonging to high society before her peers, Kara bluffed, "Of course, Freya is now staying at Mr. Sutton's place! Everyone knows Mr. Sutton had a thing for Ms. Harwood, so he prefers the gentle and elegant type."

Suddenly, a wave of excitement spread among the nearby girls. "Hey! Check it out! It's Mr. Sutton!"

"Mr. Sutton's here again? Could he be here for Freya?"

Everyone's eyes turned. The arrival of two prominent figures at school early in the morning was a cause for excitement.

When she saw Kieran stepping out of the car, Kara’s face flushed with color.

"Kara, you're Freya's cousin. Aren't you going to say hello to Mr. Sutton?" one girl nudged.

"Yeah, go on. Give us a show," another interrupted.