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hapter17 hapter 17 Chapter17 Chapter 17 Eloisewassuddenlyonherknees,hervoicetingedwithdesperation,“Ms.Dawson,Isweartoyou,I’llhavenothingtodowithKierananymore.I’mbeggingyou.ForKieranandtheSuttonfamily,pleasestopthismess.Continuingthiswaywon’tdoanygoodfortheDawsonfamily,either!” Eloise was suddenly on her knees , her voice tinged with desperation , “ Ms. Dawson , I swear to you , I’ll have nothing to do with Kieran anymore . I’m begging you . For Kieran and the Sutton family , please stop this mess . Continuing this way won’t do any good for the Dawson family , either ! ” ItwasclearthatEloise’spleawasallforKieran’sgood.Yet,italsohintedthatKieran’smarriage toherwasmerelyfortheDawsonfamily’sresources. It was clear that Eloise’s plea was all for Kieran’s good . Yet , it also hinted that Kieran’s marriage to her was merely for the Dawson family’s resources . “Ms.Harwood,yourspeechistouching,butwhyshouldIcareaboutwhat’sbestforKieranandtheSutton family?”Freyaretorted. “ Ms. Harwood , your speech is touching , but why should I care about what’s best for Kieran and the Sutton family ? ” Freya retorted . Eloisewasstunned.ShehadseenhowfondFreyahadgrownofKieranoverthesepastthreemonths.ShehadevenheardFreyasayshe’ddoanythingforKieran.Sowhywasthesuddenchangeofheart? Eloise was stunned . She had seen how fond Freya had grown of Kieran over these past three months . She had even heard Freya say she’d do anything for Kieran . So why was the sudden change of heart ? “Ms.Dawson,ifyouthinkI’msayingthisoutofspite,Iapologize.IjustwantyouandKierantobehappy.I’llstepbackfromthisrelationshipandgosomewhereKierancan’tfindme…” “ Ms. Dawson , if you think I’m saying this out of spite , I apologize . I just want you and Kieran to be happy . I’ll step back from this relationship and go somewhere Kieran can’t find me … ” BeforeEloisecouldcontinuewithherself–proclaimednoblesacrifice,Freyacutheroffcoldly,“Ms.Harwood,yourwordsarenothingbutyourwishes.WhyshouldIspendmy lifewithamanwhohasanotherwomaninhisheart?Don’tyouthinkwhatyou’resayingisratherpreposterous?” Before Eloise could continue with her self – proclaimed noble sacrifice , Freya cut her off coldly , “ Ms. Harwood , your words are nothing but your wishes . Why should I spend my life with a man who has another woman in his heart ? Don’t you think what you’re saying is rather preposterous ? ” “Ms.Dawson,Iknowyou’vemisunderstoodme,butI’mwillingtodoanything forKieran’ssake.” “ Ms. Dawson , I know you’ve misunderstood me , but I’m willing to do anything for Kieran’s sake . ”

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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746529960-0'); }); / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / Eloisepulledabankcardfrom herpurseandhandedittoFreya.“IknowKieranhaswrongedyou,andtheDawsonGroupneedsfundsnow.Here’sfivehundredmillion.Ihopeitcancompensateyouandthatyou’llreconcilewithKieran,notcanceltheengagement.” Eloise pulled a bank card from her purse and handed it to Freya . “ I know Kieran has wronged you , and the Dawson Group needs funds now . Here’s five hundred million . I hope it can compensate you and that you’ll reconcile with Kieran , not cancel the engagement . ” DespiteEloise’searnestlook,Freyacouldn’thelpbutsneerinternally.Eloisealwaysplayedthisroleinthepastlife,pushingKieranawaywhilekeepingtieswithhim.Essentially,shewasluringhimonastring. Despite Eloise’s earnest look , Freya couldn’t help but sneer internally . Eloise always played this role in the past life , pushing Kieran away while keeping ties with him . Essentially , she was luring him on a string . EloiserushedFreyatogetengagedtoKieran merelybecausesheknewAudreywouldn’twelcomeher.WiththeDawsonfamily’slineagedwindling,Freya,havingnoonetorelyon,wouldbeeasilydiscardedbytheSuttonfamilyoncetheyfinishedexploitingtheDawsonfamily. Eloise rushed Freya to get engaged to Kieran merely because she knew Audrey wouldn’t welcome her . With the Dawson family’s lineage dwindling , Freya , having no one to rely on , would be easily discarded by the Sutton family once they finished exploiting the Dawson family . Moreover,everyoneinEchoCityknewFreyaandEloiselookedsomewhatalike.Ratherthanwaitingfor Kierantomarrysomewell–connectedheiress,Eloisepreferredtosecurean engagementwithherknownlookalike,Freya. Moreover , everyone in Echo City knew Freya and Eloise looked somewhat alike . Rather than waiting for Kieran to marry some well – connected heiress , Eloise preferred to secure an engagement with her known lookalike , Freya . IfEloiseandKieranreconciledlater,peoplewouldcommendtheirreunionaschildhoodsweethearts. If Eloise and Kieran reconciled later , people would commend their reunion as childhood sweethearts . WithAudrey’shealthdeclining,EloiseonlyhadtowaitforherdeathtosecureherpositionasMrs.SuttonbyKieran’sside. With Audrey’s health declining , Eloise only had to wait for her death to secure her position as Mrs. Sutton by Kieran’s side . “Ms.Harwood,doesKieranknowyou’reheremeetingwithme?”Freyaasked. “ Ms. Harwood , does Kieran know you’re here meeting with me ? ” Freya asked . Eloisepaused,takenaback. Eloise paused , taken aback . “You’vebeenkneelingforsometime,Ms.Harwood.Yourkneesmustbeaching.Letmehelpyouup.” “ You’ve been kneeling for some time , Ms. Harwood . Your knees must be aching . Let me help you up .” AsFreyareacheddowntohelpEloise,thecafédoorswungopenwiththejingleofbells,andKieranpushedFreyaouthard.“Freya!Whatareyoudoing?” As Freya reached down to help Eloise , the café door swung open with the jingle of bells , and Kieran pushed Freya out hard . “ Freya ! What are you doing ? ”

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