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Chapter42 Chapter 42 Johanna’sfacewentdarkasastormcloud Johanna’s face went dark as a storm cloud “BeingtheladyoftheDawsonfamilyisn’taseasyasyouthink,dearifIcan’tsortoutthefinancialmess,youmightaswellhittheroadsoonerratherthanlaterDon’tsayIdidn’twornyou”Johanna’ssmilefaded. “ Being the lady of the Dawson family isn’t as easy as you think , dear if I can’t sort out the financial mess , you might as well hit the road sooner rather than later Don’t say I didn’t worn you ” Johanna’s smile faded . AfterslavingawayfortheDawsonfamilyforyearsandbarelymourningmylatehusband,thecompanyhitsasnagWithoutreapingbenefits,I’mexpectedtosettletheDawsonfamily’s debts?Johannapondered.Overmydeadbody After slaving away for the Dawson family for years and barely mourning my late husband , the company hits a snag Without reaping benefits , I’m expected to settle the Dawson family’s debts ? Johanna pondered . Over my dead body FreyaIknowyourethemostreasonableonehere.Youwouldn’tletmehandlethedebtsalone.Please,I’mbeggingyouGoandsmooththingsoverwithMr.Sutton.Ifyoucangethimtogoeasyonus,itcouldclearupallourcompany’sissues!” Freya I know youre the most reasonable one here . You wouldn’t let me handle the debts alone . Please , I’m begging you Go and smooth things over with Mr. Sutton . If you can get him to go easy on us , it could clear up all our company’s issues ! ” WatchingJohannagrovel,Freyasmiledslightlyandsaid,“Johanna,Imightconsiderit Watching Johanna grovel , Freya smiled slightly and said , “ Johanna , I might consider it “IknewitFreya,you’realwaysunderstanding.Youwouldn’tletthecompany suffer!” “I knew it Freya , you’re always understanding . You wouldn’t let the company suffer ! ” hotrush,Johanna.Ihaven’tmentionedmyconditionsyet hot rush , Johanna . I haven’t mentioned my conditions yet Conditions?Johannawassurprised.Conditions?Thereareconditions?” Conditions ? Johanna was surprised . Conditions ? There are conditions ? ” / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / “Ofcourse,thereareconditionsifyouwantmetohandlethis.” “ Of course , there are conditions if you want me to handle this . ” SeeingFreyaloungingonthesofawithanairofease,Johanna feltafireburninginherchestbutkepthertemperincheck.Shesaid,“Freya,it’sjustamatterofapologizingtoMr.Sutton,showingabitofhumility.Youweren’talwaysthiscalculating.What’schanged?” Seeing Freya lounging on the sofa with an air of ease , Johanna felt a fire burning in her chest but kept her temper in check . She said , “ Freya , it’s just a matter of apologizing to Mr. Sutton , showing a bit of humility . You weren’t always this calculating . What’s changed ? ” Freyasmirked“Dadtaughtmetobegentleandvirtuous.Thiscalculatingside?Imusthavelearneditfromyou,Johanna“ Freya smirked “ Dad taught me to be gentle and virtuous . This calculating side ? I must have learned it from you , Johanna “ Freya’ssmiledidn’twaneassheslowlysaid,“Johanna,ifyouwantmetopersuadeMr.Sutton,I’lldoit.ButIcan’tguaranteehe’llbemercifultotheDawsonGroup.” Freya’s smile didn’t wane as she slowly said , “ Johanna , if you want me to persuade Mr. Sutton , I’ll do it . But I can’t guarantee he’ll be merciful to the Dawson Group . ” BeforeFreyacouldrespond,Freyacontinued,“AndifIdogo,thecompany’saffairswillnolongerconcern you.WhethertheDawsonGroupsinksintodebtorflourishesisnoneofyourbusiness.” Before Freya could respond , Freya continued , “ And if I do go , the company’s affairs will no longer concern you . Whether the Dawson Group sinks into debt or flourishes is none of your business . ” “You… “ You … “Ifyoudon’tagree,Iwon’tbothergoing.” “ If you don’t agree , I won’t bother going .” andin and in

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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746529960-0'); }); Freyathrewcautiontothewind.“LetMr.SuttonruintheDawsonGroupifitcomestothat.Iwon’toweanydebtsthen, Freya threw caution to the wind . “ Let Mr. Sutton ruin the Dawson Group if it comes to that . I won’t owe any debts then , beuptoyoutofindasolution,consideringyou’vebeenrunningtheDawsonfamily’sbusinessallthiswhile.Theshareholdersshouldcomeafteryoufortheirlostmoney,notme.” be up to you to find a solution , considering you’ve been running the Dawson family’s business all this while . The shareholders should come after you for their lost money , not me . ” ConfrontedwithFreya’sseniousness,Johannacouldonlygritherteethandagree,“Fine!Iagree!” Confronted with Freya’s seniousness , Johanna could only grit her teeth and agree , “ Fine ! I agree ! ” Johannathought,“WhatdoesFreyaknow?She’sapampered heiresswhocan’tevenunderstandtheaccounts.Howcanshemanageacompany?She’dhavetocomecrawlingbacktomeeventually.’ Johanna thought , “ What does Freya know ? She’s a pampered heiress who can’t even understand the accounts . How can she manage a company ? She’d have to come crawling back to me eventually .’ “Sinceyouagree,Johanna,let’smakeitofficial,” “ Since you agree , Johanna , let’s make it official , ” Freyapulledoutadocumentfromherbag,statingJohannaandLeland’svoluntaryresignationfromallpositionswithintheDawsonGroup. Freya pulled out a document from her bag , stating Johanna and Leland’s voluntary resignation from all positions within the Dawson Group . Johanna’ssmilestiffenedasshelookedatthedocument,“Freya,werefamily.Dowereallyneedtobethisformal?” Johanna’s smile stiffened as she looked at the document , “ Freya , were family . Do we really need to be this formal ? ” “Johanna,verbalagreementsdon’tholdupincourt.It’sbettertobethorough.” “ Johanna , verbal agreements don’t hold up in court . It’s better to be thorough . ” Freyasmiledgently.“Don’tworry,Johanna.Onceyousign,I’llheadstraighttotheSuttonGroupandtalktoMr.Sutton.Ifyoudon’ttrustme,wecandrawupacontract,andIsignit,too.” Freya smiled gently . “ Don’t worry , Johanna . Once you sign , I’ll head straight to the Sutton Group and talk to Mr. Sutton . If you don’t trust me , we can draw up a contract , and I sign it , too .” Leftwithnochoice,Johannasignedthe documentwithaheavyheart. Left with no choice , Johanna signed the document with a heavy heart . OnceJohannahadsigned,Freyapocketedthecontractwithasmile.“Sincethat’ssettled,IguessIhavetomakethetrip.” Once Johanna had signed , Freya pocketed the contract with a smile . “ Since that’s settled , I guess I have to make the trip . ” Johannacouldonlystare atFreya’ssmilingface,feelingachilldownherspine. Johanna could only stare at Freya’s smiling face , feeling a chill down her spine . Anhourlater,Freyachangedintoclean,sharpdenimshorts,atightwhitetanktop,andadenimjacket.EmployeesattheSuttonGroupcouldn’t helpbutstareasFreyawalkedin,theireyeswideninginsurprise. An hour later , Freya changed into clean , sharp denim shorts , a tight white tank top , and a denim jacket . Employees at the Sutton Group couldn’t help but stare as Freya walked in , their eyes widening in surprise . Wearingsunglasses,Freyaapproachedthereceptiondeskandannounced,“I’mheretoseeMr.Sutton! Wearing sunglasses , Freya approached the reception desk and announced , “ I’m here to see Mr. Sutton ! Seeingastunninglybeautifulwomanwithlonglegsandperfectskin,thereceptionistasked,“Imsorry,Miss.Doyouhaveanappointment?” Seeing a stunningly beautiful woman with long legs and perfect skin , the receptionist asked , “ Im sorry , Miss . Do you have an appointment ? ” Removinghersunglasses,Freyarevealedheridentity.“I’mFreya.” Removing her sunglasses , Freya revealed her identity . “ I’m Freya . ” Thereceptionist’sjawdropped.“Dawson,Ms.Dawson?” The receptionist’s jaw dropped . “ Dawson , Ms. Dawson ? ” inupnow?”askedFreya. in up now ? ” asked Freya .

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