The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday novel Chapter 10

Upon seeing the transfer document, Johanna's expression softened, her voice laced with a hint of appeasement. "Freya, after all, Leland is your brother. His taking over the company is for the sake of ensuring the Dawson family’s legacy continues. It'll be your backer, allowing you to marry Mr. Sutton without worries. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone?"

Then, Johanna pulled Leland toward Freya and said, "Aren't you going to apologize to your sister? Who allowed you to barge into her room early in the morning?"

Reluctantly, Leland retorted, "Eventually, our family’s empire will be mine! If she dares call off the engagement, ruining my prospects, I must confront her!"

Freya observed silently from the sidelines. She hadn’t expected Leland to be eyeing the family fortune from such an early age, already seeing himself as the future head of the Dawson family. It seemed Johanna’s careful grooming was bearing fruit.

"Leland is talking nonsense. Freya, don’t take it to heart. Just give me the agreement. I’ll keep it safe." Johanna was fixated on the document.

The document stated that Leland could take over the company after finishing high school. They had waited too long to let anything happen to this agreement.

Freya looked at Johanna, a faint smile crossing her face, "Johanna, you’re so eager for this?”

"Yes..." Johanna barely got the word out when she heard a ripping sound. The agreement in Freya’s hands was torn in half.

Johanna turned pale in an instant, while Leland angrily shouted, "Freya! What are you thinking? Who said you could tear that up?"

Leland rushed to grab it, but Freya tore the document into shreds and sprinkled them in front of the stunned pair.

“The Dawson Group will never fall into Leland’s hands. You’d better not get your hopes up, the two of you,” Freya declared coldly.

Johanna was pissed. “What are you saying, Freya? If not Leland, who else would you hand the company to? The Dawson family only has him as a male heir! You..."