Chapter 102

Freya snorted derisively. “So, I’m supposed to thank you now, is that it?”

At that moment, the driver finally noticed the absence of any genuine Chapter 101.

Seeing Kieran come to Freya’s defense was more than Eloise could stomach. There was a time when Kieran couldn’t stand Freya, and Eloise had front-row seats to the show. Kieran not treating Freya like dirt was already a surprise, let alone speaking up for her. What was happening? Could it be that Kieran was considering marrying Freya?

Meanwhile, finally feeling safe from being followed, Luna sighed with relief. She patted her chest and said, “Thank goodness they didn’t follow! Kieran’s truly something, isn’t he? Bringing a whole entourage like that. You’d have thought they were shooting some Hollywood blockbuster if you hadn’t known better.”

Then, turning to Freya, Luna scolded, “And you! Why did you even bother bailing Kieran out? You should’ve just let him and Eloise go at it. Now, look at what it’s gotten you—everyone’s pointing at you as some seductress after Mr. Sutton. It’s just not worth it.”

“I wasn’t saving Kieran. I was saving myself,” Freya replied. After learning her lessons the hard way in the past, Freya wanted nothing to do with Kieran. The farther he stayed from her, the better. Besides, wasn’t Kieran all into Eloise? This time, she’d step aside and let these two star-crossed lovers have their moment.

Just then, Freya’s phone rang. Seeing it was Audrey calling, Freya frowned and wondered what Audrey wanted at this time. She picked up and heard Audrey’s cold voice. “Freya, I’m sending the driver to pick you up. We need to talk.”

Audrey’s tone was distant, making Freya reply, “I’m still at school. I can’t leave right now.”

“I’ve spoken with your principal. The driver will be there shortly,” Audrey interrupted, then hung up.

Freya couldn’t help but laugh at herself after the call. “Oh, Freya, you are a fool. You once thought, despite everything, Audrey truly cared for you. Only in this second go-around did you see that everyone in the Sutton family was cut from the same cloth.” Freya realized that her future grandmother-in-law would never truly care about her—it was all just a game of benefits. With that thought, she turned off her phone.

Sure enough, the Sutton family’s driver arrived promptly. As Freya got into the car, the driver glanced at her through the rearview mirror, his tone impatient. “Ms. Dawson, going off to school without informing Mrs. Sutton? You’ve got us running around like headless chickens.”

Used to the complaints, Freya wasn’t surprised. Working for the Sutton family, these people thought they were above everyone else. Back in the day, Freya was Kieran’s lapdog, always eager to please Kieron, the security, the drivers, and even the servants. So, it wasn’t long before no one took Freya seriously.

Freya replied coldly, “It seems I’ve troubled you.”

Oblivious to the edge in Freya’s voice, the driver continued, “Ms. Dawson, all that book learning is fine and dandy, but it won’t do you any good if you can’t land a good husband. You’re better off spending your time pleasing Mr. Sutton. I’m telling you this for your sake. What’s the use of all that education if you end up alone?”

His words were laced with disdain. Mirth flickered in Freya’s eyes. A sudden chill ran down the driver’s spine, but he quickly reassured himself. He thought, This Ms. Dawson, Freya, isn’t anything special. She’s just another pawn in Mr. Sutton’s grand scheme?

The driver said, “Ms. Dawson, don’t think that getting chummy with Mrs. Sutton will solve all your problems. Mr. Sutton has no tolerance for uppity heiresses! Take Ms. Harwood, for example. She’s always so graceful and composed. If you don’t step up your game, you can kiss the Mrs. Sutton title goodbye!”

The driver knew Freya cherished her place as Mrs. Sutton the most and that she minded Eloise. After all, hadn’t she tried to win over Kieran by mimicking Eloise? Thinking he had Freya right where he wanted her, the driver was caught off guard when Freya’s icy command cut through the air: “Stop the car!”

The word sent the driver slamming on the brakes. “Ms. Dawson, what are…” Before he could finish, Freya had stormed out of the car.

The driver’s face turned pale when he saw Freya getting out of the vehicle. He quickly got out, his expression growing stern. “Ms. Dawson! What on earth are you doing?”

“The Sutton family employs such rude staff. I’ll have to get to the bottom of this. Who permitted you to speak those words?” Freya wasn’t joking around.

The driver’s face turned ashen instantly. Freya used to be so meek and cautious, not even batting an eyelid at far worse remarks. What had changed?

“Ms. Dawson, I was only looking out for your best interest! If it were Ms. Harwood, she’d never mistreat a long-serving employee like this!” The driver emphasized “long-serving employee.” For over a decade. Even if Freya were to complain to Audrey, Freya knew this driver was one of Audrey’s trusted men, having served her for over a decade. It wouldn’t result in serious repercussions for him. Moreover, the driver’s words were most likely echoing Audrey’s sentiments.

Freya scoffed, “Really? Since you keep bringing up Ms. Harwood, why don’t you go chauffeur her? I’m curious what Audrey would think about your praises for Eloise.”

The driver’s complexion shifted at Freya’s words. Everyone knew Audrey disliked Eloise. If Audrey discovered he’d been singing Eloise’s praises behind her back, he’d be in hot water!

“Ms. Dawson…Ms. Dawson, I misspoke earlier. How could Ms. Harwood compare to you? You’re the future lady of the Sutton family.” Shifting gears, the driver turned overly polite, “Mrs. Sutton is waiting for you. Let’s hop back in the car and talk this through, okay?”

But witnessing the driver’s quick about-face, Freya hailed a nearby cab instead. “I, the ungrateful Ms. Dawson, don’t deserve to ride in the Sutton family’s car. Since Audrey insists on seeing me, I’ll take a taxi there. I wouldn’t want to keep her waiting.” With that, Freya got into the cab and drove off.

Watching this unfold, the driver turned as white as a sheet. Audrey valued her reputation above all else.