The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday novel Chapter 95

"Reya." Out of nowhere, Kieran's voice pierced through the silence, finding its way to Freya's ears.

Snapping back to reality, Freya saw Kieran's gaze fixed on her, a playful smirk coloring his tone. "Reya, come here."

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Ronan stood rooted to the spot, his eyebrow arching slightly at the sight of Freya dressed in a maid's attire. It dawned on Freya then. Kieran had deliberately invited Ronan over to humiliate her in public.

"Why don't you take a seat, Mr. Beckett?" Kieran's eyes shifted towards Freya, his voice commanding, "Reya, get Mr. Beckett a chair."

Freya didn't move.

Kieran pressed on. "Hurry up, will you? Don't keep our guest waiting."

Following his instruction, Freya walked over to Ronan and pulled out a chair for him. "Mr. Beckett, please have a seat," she said, keeping her tone even.

Ronan played along and took the offered seat graciously.

Mr. Patterson's eyes landed on Freya, remarking, "Ah, this must be Ms. Dawson, right? I've met Ms. Dawson before, truly a beauty unparalleled."

Freya offered a slight smile from the sidelines, choosing to remain silent.

"Regardless of whose precious daughter she might be, she's nothing but a servant to the Sutton family here."

Kieran's words, directed at Ronan across the table, were cutting, "Reya, pour Mr. Beckett and Mr. Patterson a drink."

Freya frowned slightly. Kieran's knack for belittling others knew no bounds, clearly aiming to degrade her this time.