The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday novel Chapter 149

"Got it." With a glance at the notification on his phone, Ronan quickly texted Freya.

Ronan: [It's all set.]

Freya read Ronan's message, a slight smirk forming on her lips.

This time, Johanna was in for a rude awakening. Word had spread like wildfire. Thanks to Johanna, the Dawson family had booked the grand ballroom at the Majestic Manor Hotel. She had been quite reluctant when it came to footing the bill.

But armed with this token of status, Johanna couldn't stop boasting over the phone, as if afraid someone might miss the news about her booking the grandest hall at the Majestic Manor Hotel.

After school, Freya made a detour straight back to the Dawson family.

As soon as she walked in, she could hear Johanna on the phone, extending invites to the high society ladies for the upcoming party. "Mrs. Brown, my son's birthday bash is at the Majestic Manor Hotel. I've booked the grandest ballroom they have. You must come and grace us with your presence!"

Freya listened silently to Johanna's conversation, laughing coldly to herself. 'Enjoy your moment now. On the day of the banquet, your laughter will end.'

Johanna had noticed Freya's return and promptly ended her call.

Looking displeased, Johanna asked, "Why are you back?"

Freya retorted, "This is my home. Why can’t I come back?"

"Why are you panicking, Johanna? The Dawson Group has nothing to do with you anymore. Even if the company runs out of money or goes bankrupt, it doesn't seem it would affect you."

Johanna felt a tightness in her chest when Freya mentioned it. She couldn't forget how Freya had exposed her and Galen's misdeeds at the company, making her the laughingstock.

She had lost all face to show up at the company.

Yet, undeterred, Johanna claimed, "Even if the company doesn't concern me, I'm still your mother. I have to look out for you! Can't you appreciate the good intentions of others?"

Freya laughed it off, aware Johanna's sudden concern for the company was merely her scheming to regain control once Freya was married off.