Chapter 191

Audrey had long been aware of Johanna’s true colors. However, since Johanna was Freya’s stepmother and the lady of the Dawson family, Audrey maintained a polite facade. But after Johanna’s son’s disgraceful antics the night before, Audrey lost all interest in engaging with her. With a chilly tone, Audrey asked, “Mrs. Dawson, how much are you looking to borrow?”

“Not too much… just, just ninety million.”

Ninety million stopped Audrey in her tracks. Ninety million? The audacity!

“Mrs. Sutton, I know the Sutton family is wealthy and prosperous, and ninety million might seem like a drop in the ocean for you. I beg you to have mercy on me. We’re facing a real crisis, or I wouldn’t have come to you,” Johanna pleaded, desperate to redeem the precious pearl earrings that would soon increase in price beyond her reach if she didn’t act quickly.

“Mrs. Dawson, you have the nerve to ask for ninety million as if the Sutton family is your bank?” Audrey was displeased with Freya’s recent behavior, not to mention the previous night’s episode. There was no way she’d play the fool and lend Johanna the ninety million. After her blunt refusal, Audrey hung up without a second thought, leaving Johanna without dignity.

Johanna was shocked when the line went dead. Hung up on? When it sank in that Audrey wasn’t going to lend her the money, Johanna’s face turned bleak with worry. ‘What now?’ she wondered.

If Audrey didn’t lend the money, her only option would be to take out a loan, but no regular bank would lend such an amount to a stay-at-home mom at once unless she turned to loan sharks.

Meanwhile, Jarrett had brought Freya back to the Sutton Mansion. It hadn’t been long since Freya left the Sutton family, just a few days. The housekeeper greeted Freya with the utmost respect.

Freya nodded in acknowledgment. She was there to find peace since Leland was about to be discharged from the hospital. She couldn’t stand the thought of facing him every day.

“Ms. Dawson, everything has been prepared for you. If there’s anything you need, please don’t hesitate to ask. Mr. Sutton has instructed us to provide you with the finest amenities.”

“Really?”

“Absolutely!”

“That’s wonderful.” Pretending to be troubled, Freya said, “I felt my previous guest room was subpar. I want to move to the room at the end of the hall.”

“Oh?”

“And I prefer more minimalist décor. The previous room felt too corporate for my taste.” Freya continued, “I dislike cooking. It doesn’t sit well with me. So, I’d rather not cook for Kieran. And since I’m a student, my studies are of utmost importance. Kieran shouldn’t interfere with my schooling, restrict my freedom, or critique my actions. And, he must keep his distance.”

Every time Freya made a request, Jarrett’s face went a little paler. After she finally finished her long list of demands, Jarrett was at a total loss for words.

Suddenly, Kieran’s voice echoed from behind Freya.