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14:27 14:27 Chapter16 Chapter 16 Chapter16 Chapter 16 Freyaglanced atthenewspaperontheground,catchingtheboldheadline.[TheSuttonGroupCutsTieswiththeDawsonGroup,pullingFundingfroma$500MillionProject.] Freya glanced at the newspaper on the ground , catching the bold headline . [ The Sutton Group Cuts Ties with the Dawson Group , pulling Funding from a $ 500 Million Project . ] Afrowncreasedherbrow.Ifhermemoryservedherright,this$500millionventurewastheDawsonGroup’scurrentrealestatedevelopmenthalfwaythroughconstruction.WithKieranpullingout,theprojectwouldhalt,forcingthemtoscoutfornewinvestors. A frown creased her brow . If her memory served her right , this $ 500 million venture was the Dawson Group’s current real estate development halfway through construction . With Kieran pulling out , the project would halt , forcing them to scout for new investors . ButwiththeSuttonGroupspreadingtheword abouttheirfallout,whoinEchoCitywoulddarealignwiththeDawsonGroup? But with the Sutton Group spreading the word about their fallout , who in Echo City would dare align with the Dawson Group ? Theprojectwasdoomedtofailattheendoftheday,draggingtheDawsonGroup’sfinancesdown. The project was doomed to fail at the end of the day , dragging the Dawson Group’s finances down . Bendingdown,Freyanoticedthe paperwasstillwarm,freshoffthepress,anddeliveredstraighttotheDawsonfamily. Bending down , Freya noticed the paper was still warm , fresh off the press , and delivered straight to the Dawson family . Kieran’sswiftactionwasapowermove,asignalofwhoheldswayinEchoCity. Kieran’s swift action was a power move , a signal of who held sway in Echo City . / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / Freya,you’retheDawsonheiress.Isitreallythathardtodosomethingforthefamily?Flirtingwithaguyisn’tbelowyou.You’vegotall Freya , you’re the Dawson heiress . Is it really that hard to do something for the family ? Flirting with a guy isn’t below you . You’ve got all atbeautyandnoideahowtouseit!” at beauty and no idea how to use it ! ” Johannaventedherfrustrations,continuing,“Withthatattitude,youexpecttotakechargeoftheDawsonfamily?Myadvice?CozyuptoAudreyandmarryintotheSuttonfamily.That’stherespectablepath!” Johanna vented her frustrations , continuing , “ With that attitude , you expect to take charge of the Dawson family ? My advice ? Cozy up to Audrey and marry into the Sutton family . That’s the respectable path ! ” “Areyoudoneyet?”Freya shotJohannaacoldglance,retorting,“HowImanageisnoneofyour concern,Johanna.Ifyou’resoeager,whydon’tyoumarryintotheirfamily?After all,you’refarbetteratplayingthecharmerthanIam.” “ Are you done yet ? ” Freya shot Johanna a cold glance , retorting , “ How I manage is none of your concern , Johanna . If you’re so eager , why don’t you marry into their family ? After all , you’re far better at playing the charmer than I am . ” “Youungratefulbrat,whatdidyousay?”Johannafumed,butFreya,clutchingthenewspaper,ascendedthestairs. “ You ungrateful brat , what did you say ? ” Johanna fumed , but Freya , clutching the newspaper , ascended the stairs . Kieranpullingout…Thiswasanunexpectedboon. Kieran pulling out … This was an unexpected boon .

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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746529960-0'); }); Thisprojecthadbeenagoldmineinthepast life.However,withKieranpreviouslyinvestingaheftysum,theDawsonGroupsawlittleprofitashewasthemajorshareholder. This project had been a goldmine in the past life . However , with Kieran previously investing a hefty sum , the Dawson Group saw little profit as he was the major shareholder . WithKieranout,theDawsonGroupstoodtogainthemost.IfFreyacouldsidestepexternalinvestorsandfunditsolo,theprofitswouldfilltheircoffersalone. With Kieran out , the Dawson Group stood to gain the most . If Freya could sidestep external investors and fund it solo , the profits would fill their coffers alone . Thereal challengewassecuringthenecessaryfundsfromthebank.And$500millionwasnosmallfeat. The real challenge was securing the necessary funds from the bank . And $ 500 million was no small feat . Thefollowingmorning,Eloiseunusuallyreachedoutforameeting. The following morning , Eloise unusually reached out for a meeting . Freyarememberedtheirfewinteractionsfromherpastlife.Eloisehadneversoughtheroutlikethatbefore. Freya remembered their few interactions from her past life . Eloise had never sought her out like that before . Likely,Freya’sbreak–offwithKieranhaddisruptedEloise’splans. Likely , Freya’s break – off with Kieran had disrupted Eloise’s plans . Atthecafé,FreyafoundEloisewaitingbyawindow–sidetable.Theplacewasotherwise empty,justthetwoofthem. At the café , Freya found Eloise waiting by a window – side table . The place was otherwise empty , just the two of them . Eloiselookedfrail,aresultofherrecentordeal.Settingdownhercoffeecup,shebegan,“Ms.Dawson,Iwanttoapologize.” Eloise looked frail , a result of her recent ordeal . Setting down her coffee cup , she began , “ Ms. Dawson , I want to apologize . ” “Ms.Harwood,thismeetingisn’tjustforanapology,right?”Freyawentstraighttothepoint. “ Ms. Harwood , this meeting isn’t just for an apology , right ? ” Freya went straight to the point . Eloisepursedherlips,responding,“I’mheretopersuadeyou nottoactrashly.YouandKieranaremeanttobe,andIwon’tstandinyourway.Isincerelyhopeyoutwocangetengaged.” Eloise pursed her lips , responding , “ I’m here to persuade you not to act rashly . You and Kieran are meant to be , and I won’t stand in your way . I sincerely hope you two can get engaged . ” “Hopeforourengagement?Ms.Harwood,areyoujoking?”Freyachuckled,adding,“Ifthatweretrue,youwouldn’thaveattemptedsuicideonthenightofourengagementparty,right?” “ Hope for our engagement ? Ms. Harwood , are you joking ? ” Freya chuckled , adding , “ If that were true , you wouldn’t have attempted suicide on the night of our engagement party , right ? ” Atthat,Eloise’scomplexionturnedsour.“Ms.Dawson,thatwasn’tintentional.If youblamemeforthat,there’snothingIcansay,butyou’retheonlymatchforKieran,andtheDawsonfamily’sresourcesarewhattheSuttonfamilyneedstoreachnewheights.You’retheonemeantforKieran.” At that , Eloise’s complexion turned sour . “ Ms. Dawson , that wasn’t intentional . If you blame me for that , there’s nothing I can say , but you’re the only match for Kieran , and the Dawson family’s resources are what the Sutton family needs to reach new heights . You’re the one meant for Kieran . ” کہ کہ 14:277 14 : 277 C C

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