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Chapter44 Chapter 44 WhenKarasawFreya,feartookhold,andChapter43 When Kara saw Freya , fear took hold , and Chapter 43 “Absolutely,yes!Ofcourse!”ThereceptionistquicklyhelpedFreya swipehercardtoaccesstheelevator. “ Absolutely , yes ! Of course ! ” The receptionist quickly helped Freya swipe her card to access the elevator . “Didyouseethat?ThatwasMs.Dawson!” “ Did you see that ? That was Ms. Dawson ! ” “What’swithMs.Dawson’soutfittoday?” “ What’s with Ms. Dawson’s outfit today ? ” “Ms.Dawsonlooksstunning.Howhavewenevernoticedhowbeautifulsheisbefore?” “ Ms. Dawson looks stunning . How have we never noticed how beautiful she is before ? ” “Isn’titobvious?She’stryingtoimpressMr.Sutton.EveryoneknowsMs.DawsonusuallydresseslikeMs.Harwood.WonderwhichofMs.Harwood’soutfitsshe’simitatingthistime!” “ Isn’t it obvious ? She’s trying to impress Mr. Sutton . Everyone knows Ms. Dawson usually dresses like Ms. Harwood . Wonder which of Ms. Harwood’s outfits she’s imitating this time ! ” IntheCEO’sofficeoftheSuttonGroup,KarawasbusyservingKierancoffee,runningerrands,andeventakingtheinitiativetomoveMilesforhim. In the CEO’s office of the Sutton Group , Kara was busy serving Kieran coffee , running errands , and even taking the initiative to move Miles for him . Jarrettcouldn’thelpbutadmireKaraforherdedicationandhardwork.ThelastpersonwhodidasmuchwasFreya. Jarrett couldn’t help but admire Kara for her dedication and hard work . The last person who did as much was Freya . / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / “Ms.Dawson,Mr.Suttonisinhisoffice.I’lltakeyoutohim.” “ Ms. Dawson , Mr. Sutton is in his office . I’ll take you to him . ” “Okay.”Freya’sgazefellonKieran’soffice.Theofficehadsemi–transparentglassdoors,allowingaclearviewinside. “ Okay . ” Freya’s gaze fell on Kieran’s office . The office had semi – transparent glass doors , allowing a clear view inside . KarawasseenattentivelytidyingKieran’sdesk,hereyesfilledwithadorationforhim. Kara was seen attentively tidying Kieran’s desk , her eyes filled with adoration for him . Thescenewasalltoofamiliar,almostidenticaltoFreya’spastself.Freya’seyesturnedcold. The scene was all too familiar , almost identical to Freya’s past self . Freya’s eyes turned cold . Kieranwasgettingimpatient,abouttosendKaraaway,butthenhelookedupandsawFreyaoutside. Kieran was getting impatient , about to send Kara away , but then he looked up and saw Freya outside . Freya’sappearancehadchangeddrasticallyfrombefore,whichalsosurprisedKieran, Freya’s appearance had changed drastically from before , which also surprised Kieran , However,Kieranquicklyregainedhiscomposure,hislipscurlingintoamockingsmile. However , Kieran quickly regained his composure , his lips curling into a mocking smile . HereachedoutandgentlyhookedKam’schin,loweringhisvoice,“Tiemytie.” He reached out and gently hooked Kam’s chin , lowering his voice , “ Tie my tie .” “Mr.Sutton…”Karablushed,andhereyeswere filledwithshyness. “ Mr. Sutton … ” Kara blushed , and her eyes were filled with shyness . Soonafter,KaraleanedinclosertoKierantotiehistie Soon after , Kara leaned in closer to Kieran to tie his tie Thescenewasuncomfortablyintimate,andasFreyahesitatedatthedoor,Kieransaid,“Polishmyshoes.” The scene was uncomfortably intimate , and as Freya hesitated at the door , Kieran said , “ Polish my shoes . ” “What?”Karawasstunned.Polishhisshoes?But…. “ What ? ” Kara was stunned . Polish his shoes ? But …. “What,can’tyoubenddown?Kieranmocked,“Freyausedtodoit.WhenIaskedhertopolishmyshoes,shewouldkneelwithoutanydignitytodoit.” “ What , can’t you bend down ? Kieran mocked , “ Freya used to do it . When I asked her to polish my shoes , she would kneel without any dignity to do it . ” Outside,hearingKieran’swords,Freyacouldn’thelpbutsneer Outside , hearing Kieran’s words , Freya couldn’t help but sneer Backthen,shewasmadlyinlovewithKieran,willingtodoallsortsofdemeaningthings.ForKieran,though,itwasjustsomethingtolaughabout. Back then , she was madly in love with Kieran , willing to do all sorts of demeaning things . For Kieran , though , it was just something to laugh about . AfterhearingKieran’swords,Karaknelt,usingherwhitescarftopolishhisshoes. After hearing Kieran’s words , Kara knelt , using her white scarf to polish his shoes . Freya’smemoriesandthepresentoverlapped,makingherstomachchurn.Thenextsecond,Freyapushed opentheofficedoor. Freya’s memories and the present overlapped , making her stomach churn . The next second , Freya pushed open the office door . shestoodup,madytobackwayButKierangrabbedherwrist

she stood up , mady to back way But Kieran grabbed her wrist Trya Trya “Justwheredoyouthinkyou’rerunningoffto?You’renotdoneyet. Ididn’tsaystop,sogetbackdownandkeepcleaningmy “ Just where do you think you’re running off to ? You’re not done yet . I didn’t say stop , so get back down and keep cleaning my heevenandunbothered he even and unbothered Mr.Sutton,Karareplied,kneelingbacktopolishKieran’sshoes Mr. Sutton , Kara replied , kneeling back to polish Kieran’s shoes Meanwhile,Kieranleanedbackinhisofficechair,addressingFreyaFreya,therearethingsyouwon’tdo,butplentyofotherswill,andtheymightevendoitbetterthanyou‘ Meanwhile , Kieran leaned back in his office chair , addressing Freya Freya , there are things you won’t do , but plenty of others will , and they might even do it better than you ‘ “Mr.Sutton,Ididn’tcomeheretowatchyoubevileFreyaresponded,hertoneicy “ Mr. Sutton , I didn’t come here to watch you be vile Freya responded , her tone icy Unfazed,Kieranreplied.“AllyouneedtodoisapologizetoEllieonyourknees.Ifyoudothat,I’llpretendnoneofthiseverhappened,andtheengagementpartywillgoonasscheduledintwodays.Plus,Illmakeaheftyinvestment inthe DawsonGroup” Unfazed , Kieran replied . “ All you need to do is apologize to Ellie on your knees . If you do that , I’ll pretend none of this ever happened , and the engagement party will go on as scheduled in two days . Plus , Ill make a hefty investment in the Dawson Group ”

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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746529960-0'); }); HằngFreyaremainsilent,Kieranscoffed.“It’sjustanapology.Yourkneeshavealwaysbeenflexible,andyou’vekneltbefore.What?Can’tdoitnow?” Hằng Freya remain silent , Kieran scoffed . “ It’s just an apology . Your knees have always been flexible , and you’ve knelt before . What ? Can’t do it now ? ” Hestoodup,walkedovertoFreya,andsaid,“Ifyou’regoingtobealapdog,atleastplaythepart.Weren’tyoualwayssoobedient?” He stood up , walked over to Freya , and said , “ If you’re going to be a lapdog , at least play the part . Weren’t you always so obedient ? ” FeelingKieran’sproximity,achillranthroughFreya. Feeling Kieran’s proximity , a chill ran through Freya . Shetookastepbacktoputsome distancebetweenthemandeventuallysatdownonthecouchreservedforguests“Mr.Sutton,letmeremindyou.Iwouldn’tbehereifitweren’tforJohannabeggingme.Asforyourthreatsofpullingyourinvestmentorcausingtrouble,lcouldn’tcareless.AndapologizingtoMs. Harwood… She took a step back to put some distance between them and eventually sat down on the couch reserved for guests “ Mr. Sutton , let me remind you . I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for Johanna begging me . As for your threats of pulling your investment or causing trouble , l couldn’t care less . And apologizing to Ms. Harwood … FreyalookedupatKieran,asmileplayingonherlips.“It’snotlikeIheld aknifetoherthroatandforcedhertoharmherself.WhyshouldLapologize?” Freya looked up at Kieran , a smile playing on her lips . “ It’s not like I held a knife to her throat and forced her to harm herself . Why should Lapologize ? ” Atherwords,Kieran’ssmilefaded. At her words , Kieran’s smile faded . Freya’sindifferentattitudeleftKieranwithaknotoffrustrationinhischestthathecouldn’tuntangle. Freya’s indifferent attitude left Kieran with a knot of frustration in his chest that he couldn’t untangle . Kieransaidcoldly.“Thinkcarefullybeforeyouspeak,Freya” Kieran said coldly . “ Think carefully before you speak , Freya ” remainthesame.” remain the same .” “Mr.Sutton,I’vethoughtitthrough.Iwon’tapologize,”Freyasaidfirmly.“Askmeahundredtimes,andtheanswerwillre “ Mr. Sutton , I’ve thought it through . I won’t apologize , ” Freya said firmly . “ Ask me a hundred times , and the answer will re ThetensionintheairwaspalpablewhenKararantoFreya,pleading,“Freya!Ishouldn’thaveapproachedMr.Sutton,butpleasedon’tbemadathim!Ourcompany’ssuccessdependsonMr.Sutton’ssupport!Ifhepullshisinvestment,theDawsonGroupisruined The tension in the air was palpable when Kara ran to Freya , pleading , “ Freya ! I shouldn’t have approached Mr. Sutton , but please don’t be mad at him ! Our company’s success depends on Mr. Sutton’s support ! If he pulls his investment , the Dawson Group is ruined “Ms.Orson,letmeremindyou.You’renotaDawson.WhatdoestheDawsonfamily’saffairshavetodowithyou?”Freya’ssharpretortinstantlydrainedthecolorfromKara’sface. “Ms. Orson , let me remind you . You’re not a Dawson . What does the Dawson family’s affairs have to do with you ? ” Freya’s sharp retort instantly drained the color from Kara’s face . “Fine!Justfine!”Kieranlaughed,clearlyfrustrated.“Youdoveintoapool,gotyourheadwet,andnowyouthinkyoucantalktough!”“Thankstoyouforthrowingtheringintothepool,Mr.Sutton,Ihadanepiphany,”Freyasaidcalmly.“AllIeverwantedwastobewithsomeoneIlove.Buthowcantherebeloveinamarriagethatwasneverequal,tobeginwith?So,Mr.Sutton,notonlywillInotapologize,Irefusetobeengagedtoyou.Pleasefindsomeoneelse.IfMs.Harwoodisn’tanoption,Ms.Orsonseemsaperfectfit”Withthat,FreyaglancedatKara,adding.“Atleast,she,likeIoncedid,willdoanythingforyouwithoutlimits.” “ Fine ! Just fine ! ” Kieran laughed , clearly frustrated . “ You dove into a pool , got your head wet , and now you think you can talk tough ! ” “ Thanks to you for throwing the ring into the pool , Mr. Sutton , I had an epiphany ,” Freya said calmly . “ All I ever wanted was to be with someone I love . But how can there be love in a marriage that was never equal , to begin with ? So , Mr. Sutton , not only will I not apologize , I refuse to be engaged to you . Please find someone else . If Ms. Harwood isn’t an option , Ms. Orson seems a perfect fit ” With that , Freya glanced at Kara , adding . “ At least , she , like I once did , will do anything for you without limits . ” Kieranfrownedatherwords. Kieran frowned at her words . AfterFreyaleft,Kararushedforward,blamingFreya,“Mr.Sutton,Freyaistooproud…Iapologizeonherbehalf…” After Freya left , Kara rushed forward , blaming Freya , “ Mr. Sutton , Freya is too proud … I apologize on her behalf … ” “Out!”Kieransuddenlyroared,causingKaratogopale andretreatquickly. “ Out ! ” Kieran suddenly roared , causing Kara to go pale and retreat quickly . NotdaringtoupsetKieranfurther,Kara ranoffcrying. Not daring to upset Kieran further , Kara ran off crying . Jarrettentered,lookingtroubled,“Mr.Sutton…Ms.Dawson…she’sgone.” Jarrett entered , looking troubled , “ Mr. Sutton … Ms. Dawson … she’s gone . ” Kieran’sexpressiondarkened,andJarrettdidn’tdaresaymore. Kieran’s expression darkened , and Jarrett didn’t dare say more . TheofficesankintoalongsilencebeforeKieranfinallyspokeup,“WasIeverreallythatbadtoher?” The office sank into a long silence before Kieran finally spoke up , “ Was I ever really that bad to her ? ” “Doyouwantthetruth,Mr.Sutton?” “ Do you want the truth , Mr. Sutton ? ” KieranglancedatJarrett,promptinghisresponse. Kieran glanced at Jarrett , prompting his response .

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