The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday novel Chapter 409

Kieran knew exactly what his grandma meant with those words.

Previously, his engagement to Freya might have been purely due to her fitting social status, but now, pursuing marriage with her could mean gaining the entire Dawson clan's favor.

At that moment, Kieran couldn't help but recall what Freya had told him earlier that day. His pride as a man surged once again.

"Grandma, you don't need to worry about this anymore. We've broken off the engagement, and there's no way I'm going back to ask for her hand again," he said firmly before turning and heading upstairs.

Audrey was well aware of her grandson's temperament. Her expression darkened.

If her dear grandson was too proud to act, then it was up to her, the grandmother, to prepare everything for him.

The next day, news quickly spread that Johanna was jailed and Leland was kicked out of the house.

As the sole heiress of the Dawson family, Freya naturally assumed her position at the helm of the Dawson Group.

Now, comfortably seated in the office of the Dawson Group, Freya was approached by Alison.

"Miss, this morning, the Sutton family sent someone over to extend their greetings and invite you to attend a dinner at the Majestic Manor Hotel tonight," Alison informed her.

"The Sutton family?"

Kieran was reaching out to her?

Freya was skeptical only for a moment before realizing it wasn't likely Kieran who wanted to see her, but rather Audrey.

Having lived a long life, Audrey was slyer than a fox. Freya had barely assumed her position as the Dawson heiress when Audrey eagerly extended an invitation, clearly with ulterior motives.

"Miss, given that the dinner is at the Majestic Manor Hotel and you're now the sole heiress of the Dawson family, it's only right for you to attend. Besides, there have been rumors lately about the strained relationship between the Sutton and Dawson families, causing many of our partners to hesitate in working with us, fearing they might offend the Sutton family. Your attendance at the Sutton family's dinner could silence many critics and improve the Dawson Group's situation in Echo City," Alison explained.

Freya was well aware of all this.