Una had been under the radar in the Sutton family for long, and with her striking looks, she never took Freya seriously.
Una remembered how low Freya’s status was when she first joined the Sutton family, all under her watchful eyes. In the past, Una had tricked her into embarrassing herself before Kieran several times.
Seeing Una trying to throw her weight around, Freya wouldn’t let it slide this time.
"Ms. Dawson, no matter what, I am an employee of the Sutton family. By hitting me, you're essentially slapping Mr. Sutton in the face! I will ensure Mr. Sutton hears about this! You cut up the dress Mr. Sutton gave you. Get ready to be kicked out of the Sutton family!"
Una shot Freya a furious look and then stormed upstairs with the shredded dress.
That evening, Kieran was in a foul mood because Mr. Patterson decided to collaborate with Ronan instead. Upon returning, he found Una crying alone at the dining table.
Frowning, Jarrett approached and asked, "Is Mr. Sutton's dinner ready? What's with the tears?"
"Mr. Sutton, it's Ms. Dawson. She... she cut up the dress you gave her!"
Una handed over the torn dress to Kieran.
Seeing the ruined dress made Kieran's temper flare even more when he remembered how Freya had left him alone with Eloise earlier that day.
"Where's Freya?" asked Kieran.
Feeling a sense of triumph, Una played innocent. "She's upstairs. After Freya cut up the dress, she went to bed as if she didn't care about you!"
Hearing Una's words, Kieran stormed upstairs with a dark expression.
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