Chapter 160

“Freya, you’re in my hands now. I’d advise you to stop struggling. No one will come to save you!” Recalling Freya’s haughty demeanor at home the previous day, Leland wanted to give her a taste of her own medicine.

“Hey, Leland, the girl’s caught. Maybe I could lend a hand?”

“And how’s that?”

“You know how women prize their reputation above everything else? There’s been all this chatter about Ms. Dawson being as pure as the driven snow for Mr. Sutton. True or not, today seems like a good day to find out!”

Freya felt her stomach churn as she listened to the despicable words from Leland’s sidekick. ‘Fear losing her reputation the most?’ Freya found it laughable. Such thoughts were nothing but the filthy, lowly musings of despicable men! She knew Leland was a scoundrel but had never imagined he would stoop to kidnapping.

After hesitation, Leland said, “Freya’s supposed to marry Mr. Sutton. What if something happens?”

“Leland, relax, man. I don’t buy that whole ‘saving herself’ nonsense for a second. Besides, who’d dare spill the beans? Unless your sister no longer wishes to marry Mr. Sutton.”

Everyone in Echo City knew Kieran was a stickler for purity, whether it concerned matters or people. If Freya was “tainted,” Kieran would reject her.

With that thought, Leland reluctantly agreed, saying, “As long as it forces her to hand over the Dawson Group, do whatever!”

“You got it, Leland!” The accomplice quickly stepped forward, while Leland stepped back, and the other two rich kids who had helped plan the kidnapping moved in, wanting a piece of the action.

Freya’s gaze turned icy as the men approached. One of them ripped the tape from her mouth, expecting to see fear and panic. Instead, Freya remained unfazed.

“Ms. Dawson, think carefully. If you agree to return the company and estate to Leland, we might keep our hands to ourselves!” Hearing this, Freya feigned difficulty in deciding. “So… if I hand over the company and estate to Leland, you’ll keep your hands to yourselves?”

The three men exchanged looks. That was not going to happen! How could they let their prey escape so easily?

“If you hand them over, we won’t record anything. But you’ll have to play nice with us. Otherwise, we’ll send the recording to your fiancé. If Ma Sutton rejects you after that, you’ll be spoiled goods, unlikely to marry again!”

“Is that so?” Freya seemed to be genuinely contemplating. She asked, “So, which of you is the boss here?”

“Well, for something like this, I’d choose the leader among you.”

While saying this, Freya’s voice took on a more seductive tone, trying to sway them.

Seeing Freya’s provocative demeanor, the three men couldn’t help but swallow hard. They never knew Ms. Dawson was such a player.

“How about… this guy?” Freya blushed deliberately, saying, “He seems he’s the one calling the shots around here.”

That one comment sparked discontent among the others.

“Why him? Screw him. I’m the one in charge!”

“No way! I’m the eldest. It should be me!”

“Ms. Dawson chose me, so there’s no point in arguing!”

Freya interjected as the three men started bickering, “Oh, boys, there’s no need to fight. Just listen to me.”

Chapter 161