"Look, you're taking a break from school, so let's not worry about school stuff anymore."
Audrey, the matriarch of the Sutton family, said in a tone that left no room for argument, "Being a part of the Sutton family, even if you don't attend school, that diploma will still end up in your hands."
"Audrey..."
"Just handle it. Right now, you need to concentrate on winning Kieran over. You're about to get married, after all. Sticking with school would just make you a laughingstock." Audrey said this with an air of authority.
Even if Freya was displeased, she had no choice but to agree. Without Audrey's protection, if Kieran were to act against the Dawson Group at this time, she would be at a disadvantage.
Freya remained silent, signaling her consent.
Seeing Freya's compliance, Audrey said, "Good girl. You know I appreciate your obedience the most. Kieran has asked you to move in, which is a great start."
Audrey patted Freya's hand, adding, "To win a man's heart, you must first win his stomach. Your greatest asset is your cooking. Kieran has a hard time enjoying meals prepared by others. As long as you feed Kieran well, he can’t stay away from you."
There was a deeper meaning behind Audrey's words.
Freya instantly understood what Audrey meant by 'feeding' Kieran. It seemed Audrey believed something had happened between Freya and Kieran, so Kieran had asked Freya to stay over.
Freya smiled and said, "I understand, Audrey."
"As long as you do." Then, Audrey handed Freya a small brown bottle, saying, "Use this before you go to bed. You'll understand its purpose soon enough."
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