The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday novel Chapter 63

"Okay, let's get this show on the road."

Just then, the door to the grand hall swung open. Freya turned around to see who it was and spotted Eloise stepping out. Eloise wore a conservative, Chanel-inspired white outfit, exuding a gentle and proper vibe.

"Ms. Dawson, I'm truly sorry about yesterday's incident." Though Eloise was apologizing, she deliberately let Freya glimpse Kieran inside the green room.

Trying to assert dominance before her at this moment was utterly unnecessary.

"I've spoken to Kieran, but he..." Eloise paused, looking difficult, "I hope you won't hold it against him."

Saying so, Eloise stepped forward and took Freya's hand.

Freya glanced at Eloise's hand holding hers and smoothly withdrew it, her face breaking into a polite smile as she said, "Ms. Harwood, you're reading too much into it. Kieran and I have no relationship to speak of. I couldn't be happier about the annulment. Why would I hold any grudge against him?"

Seeing no trace of attachment to Kieran in Freya's eyes, Eloise smiled, saying, "That's good to hear."

"Ms. Dawson, you're up." A staff member approached Freya.

Freya nodded and then followed the staff member toward the stage.

"Mr. Sutton, we're all set."

"Okay."

Kieran stood up and went to the stage as well.