The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Meanwhile, inside the headquarters of Sutton Group, Kieran scrolled through the day's trending news, his eyes stopping on the headline that screamed, [The Sutton Group's heir reunites with Dawson heiress.] Jarrett glanced over the document and said, "Mr. Sutton, everyone's buzzing about Sutton Group rekindling its alliance with Dawson Corp. Considering our recent divestment from Dawson Group..." "Didn't we pull out our investments?" Kieran's tone was icy.

Jarrett paused, stunned.

"There's no reason to reinvest," Kieran continued.

"But, Mr. Sutton, Dawson Group will likely face a financial collapse without our funds within days! Marrying Ms. Dawson won't mean much then."

Kieran leaned back in his chair, a cold chuckle escaping him. "And how else do you propose we get Freya to come begging?"

"But..."

"You've seen what Ellie has had to endure. Freya's arrogance is just a reflection of the Dawson family's backing. I'm sure she'll come groveling once the Dawson family is in trouble."

Jarrett fell silent, digesting Kieran's words. "I've heard Ms. Dawson has taken the reins of the Dawson family's assets."

Kieran snorted, "Freya's a spoiled heiress who knows nothing but pleasure. What could she understand?"

"Let's wait her out. I'm curious how Freya plans to solve Dawson Group's financial issues."

The following day, headlines screaming about Eloise's fake suicide attempt dominated the news. In no time, Eloise was branded a manipulator.Belongs © to NôvelDrama.Org.

The comments were unanimously in Freya's defense.

Comment One: [Bandages without a scratch? She must be desperate for attention.]

Comment Two: [Faking suicide at someone else's engagement party? She's marking her territory.]

Comment Three: [So-called innocent damsel? More like a schemer trying to intimidate the rightful fiancée!]

Eloise turned ghostly pale as she scrolled through the cruel comments online.

In the bustling cafeteria of Summit University, her friend Cindy snatched

the phone away, glaring at the onlookers. "Move along! Nothing to see here!"

As the crowd dispersed, Cindy tried to comfort her. "Eloise, don't let it get to you. Everyone knows Mr. Sutton's and Dawson's engagement is only for show. Once Mrs. Sutton passes away, Mr. Sutton will bring you into the family."

Eloise remained pale, and her other friend Mae said, "I heard Dawson Group is going under. She must've hired trolls to smear your name and win back Mr. Sutton."

Cindy added angrily, "That Freya had the nerve to ruin your birthday party, and now, this cyberbullying! We need to teach her a lesson."

"Look! Isn't Freya over there?"

Mae pointed toward a figure in the distance.