Chapter 222

Mr. Garcia was visibly frightened. Having lived in Echo City for so long, they’d never messed with the big shots. Who didn’t know Ronan, fresh from his overseas exploits, was a high roller with connections to the darker sides of society? Messing with him meant bidding farewell to any semblance of a peaceful life.

Seeing the scene unfold before her, Freya frowned. “Preston, what’s this all about?”

“It’s quite clear. I’m standing up for you.”

Preston, who seemed to have materialized on a nearby couch, lounged casually, suggesting he wasn’t concerned about breaking the law.

“I’m not crazy like you, nor did I intend to take revenge in such a manner.” Freya scowled, already planning her exit from this debacle.

Preston’s smile faded slightly.

“Boss, should we stop Ms. Dawson?”

Preston raised his hand, signaling Hans to back off. The women who usually flocked to him were all chasing his wealth and power. But Freya was different. She didn’t want his money, afraid of ending up behind bars. She didn’t crave his power, claiming she wasn’t as reckless as he was. So devoid of desires, why did she come close to him in the first place?

“Boss, with Ms. Dawson leaving, are we still going after the Harwood family?”

“No.” Preston’s reply was curt. “I’ll ensure Freya is safe if Kieran protects Eloise. Let’s see who runs Echo City.”

It was evening when Freya took a cab back to the Dawson family home. Johanna was pacing anxiously in the living room. Upon seeing Freya, she rushed over, “Reya! The news is buzzing, with Mr. Sutton calling off the engagement. Is it true? Speak up!”

The Dawson family’s phone had been ringing off the hook since morning. Everyone was eager to know the current standing of the Dawson family.

Johanna nearly fainted after she learned about the broken engagement. After all, Johanna had taken out a loan of a whopping ninety million! And this entire sum was in Freya’s hands.

Without Kieran’s connection, where would she find another ninety million?

Seeing Johanna’s anxious face, Freya feigned regret. “Mr. Sutton doesn’t fancy me. It’s something we can’t force, Johanna.”

“What did you say?” Johanna felt as if her head had exploded. “So, you mean… you mean the engagement is seriously off?”

Johanna was overwhelmed with panic, struggling to keep from fainting. If that was the situation, what about the ninety-million-dollar loan? If they couldn’t repay it…

Freya raised an eyebrow, feigning concern. “Johanna, are you okay? Do you need to go to the hospital?”

“Don’t touch me!” Johanna jerked away from Freya’s hand, furious. “You’re a disaster! Mr. Sutton taking a liking to you was your good fortune. What did you do to make the Sutton family call off the engagement?”