window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/23285628806/Contentad', [[200, 446], [480, 320], [580, 400], [250, 360], [300, 1050], [160, 600], [300, 600], [250, 350], [320, 480], [336, 280], [240, 400], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1740746507096-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.enableServices(); });

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746507096-0'); });

hapter67 hapter 67 “Fine,it’snotyourfault.”Kieransaidsoftly,pattingEloiseonthehead.IhaveJarretttriveyouhome” “ Fine , it’s not your fault . ” Kieran said softly, patting Eloise on the head . I have Jarrett trive you home ” Eloise’sheartskippedabeatwhensherealizedKieranwouldn’ttakeherhomehimself.Butsheknewshecouldn’tpushherluck,soallshecoulddowaslowerherheadandsay,“Aslongasyou’renotmadatme,that’sallthatmatters,KieranIcan’tloseyou.” Eloise’s heart skipped a beat when she realized Kieran wouldn’t take her home himself . But she knew she couldn’t push her luck , so all she could do was lower her head and say , “ As long as you’re not mad at me , that’s all that matters , Kieran I can’t lose you .” Aftersayingthat,EloisefollowedJarretttothecar After saying that , Eloise followed Jarrett to the car Meanwhile,FreyawasabouttoheadhomewhenKieranpulledherasideagainstawallassheturned thecomer Meanwhile , Freya was about to head home when Kieran pulled her aside against a wall as she turned the comer “You” “You ” Freyainstinctivelywantedtoresist,butKierangrabbedherarmandsaidcoldly,“Freya,you seeminquitetherushtoleave” Freya instinctively wanted to resist , but Kieran grabbed her arm and said coldly , “ Freya , you seem in quite the rush to leave ” “Mr.Sutton,shouldn’tyoubecomfortingMs.Harwoodinsteadofbotheringwithme?” “ Mr. Sutton , shouldn’t you be comforting Ms. Harwood instead of bothering with me ? ” Areyafrowned,wantingnothingtodowithKieran. Areya frowned , wanting nothing to do with Kieran . / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / Seeingthis,KieranletgoofFreya,hisvoicecoldashesaid,“Freya,areyoudisappointedwecouldn’tcancelourengagement?” Seeing this , Kieran let go of Freya , his voice cold as he said , “ Freya , are you disappointed we couldn’t cancel our engagement ?” Kierandidn’tmissthedissatisfactioninFreya’seyes. Kieran didn’t miss the dissatisfaction in Freya’s eyes . Freyasnorted,“Mr.Sutton,aren’tyoustatingtheobvious?FallingtobreakofftheengagementmeansIcan’tlegitimatelybecomealadyoftheBeckettfamily,andyes,that’sinfuriating.So,I’dappreciateitifyouwouldkeepyourdistancetoavoidfurtherimitation.” Freya snorted , “ Mr. Sutton , aren’t you stating the obvious ? Falling to break off the engagement means I can’t legitimately become a lady of the Beckett family , and yes , that’s infuriating . So , I’d appreciate it if you would keep your distance to avoid further imitation . ” ListeningtoFreya,Kierancouldn’thelpbutlaugh,“Freya,doyouthinkRonanwantstomarryyou?Don’tbenaive!Ifitwasn’tforthefactyou’reengagedtome,doyouthinkhe’dgiveyouthetimeofday?” Listening to Freya , Kieran couldn’t help but laugh , “ Freya , do you think Ronan wants to marry you ? Don’t be naive ! If it wasn’t for the fact you’re engaged to me , do you think he’d give you the time of day ? ”

window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/23285628806/Contentad', [[160, 600], [300, 1050], [580, 400], [320, 480], [200, 446], [240, 400], [250, 360], [336, 280], [250, 350], [480, 320], [300, 250], [300, 600]], 'div-gpt-ad-1740746529960-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.enableServices(); });

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746529960-0'); }); Freyaraisedaneyebrow.“Igetwhatyou’retryingtosay,Mr.Sutton,Ronanisonlyaftermetogetunderyourskinandannoyyou.But…1won’tbuyintothat.Afterall,RonanandIdon’t needanyoneelse’scommentaryonourrelationship.” Freya raised an eyebrow . “ I get what you’re trying to say , Mr. Sutton , Ronan is only after me to get under your skin and annoy you . But … 1 won’t buy into that . After all , Ronan and I don’t need anyone else’s commentary on our relationship . ” HearingFreyarefertohimas‘anyoneelse,Kieranfeltangersurginginhischest.“That’sapity.You’re stillengagedtotheheiroftheSuttonfamily,andyoucan’tmarryintotheBeckettfamily!” Hearing Freya refer to him as ‘ anyone else , Kieran felt anger surging in his chest . “ That’s a pity . You’re still engaged to the heir of the Sutton family , and you can’t marry into the Beckett family ! ” “Mr.Sutton,ifyoucameherejusttosaythat,pleasestepaside.Idon’thavethetimetowastewithyou.”FreyaattemptedtowalkpastKieran. “ Mr. Sutton , if you came here just to say that , please step aside . I don’t have the time to waste with you . ” Freya attempted to walk past Kieran . ButKieranwarned,“Freya,stayawayfromRonan.Rememberyourcurrentstatus.” But Kieran warned , “ Freya , stay away from Ronan. Remember your current status . ” “Status?Whatstatus?”Freyapretendedtobeconfused,“Mr.Sutton,Idon’tunderstand.“Eventhoughwehaven’tofficiallybrokenoffourengagement,youdoyourthingandI’lldomine.That’sprettystandardinourcircle,right?Eventually,we’llcallitoff.There’snorush.”Then,deliberatelygettingclosertoKieran,Freyateased,“Mr.Sutton,ordidyouharborfeelingsforme,hencethereluctancetoseemewithRonan?Otherwise,whygothroughallthetroubletohaveAudreystopthebreakup?” “ Status ? What status ? ” Freya pretended to be confused , “ Mr. Sutton , I don’t understand . “ Even though we haven’t officially broken off our engagement , you do your thing and I’ll do mine . That’s pretty standard in our circle , right ? Eventually , we’ll call it off . There’s no rush . ” Then , deliberately getting closer to Kieran , Freya teased , “ Mr. Sutton , or did you harbor feelings for me , hence the reluctance to see me with Ronan ? Otherwise , why go through all the trouble to have Audrey stop the breakup ? ” Atthat,Kieran’sexpression darkened.“Freya,don’tflatteryourself!” At that , Kieran’s expression darkened . “ Freya , don’t flatter yourself ! ” “Itwasajoke,Mr.Sutton.Don’ttakeittoheart.”Freyalaughed,whichfueledKieran’sanger. “ It was a joke , Mr. Sutton . Don’t take it to heart . ” Freya laughed , which fueled Kieran’s anger . WatchingFreyawalkawaynonchalantly,Kieranclenchedhisfiststighter. HeintendedtoseeFreyadefeated,butshehadgottenunderhisskinonceagain! Watching Freya walk away nonchalantly , Kieran clenched his fists tighter . He intended to see Freya defeated , but she had gotten under his skin once again !

window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/23285628806/Contentad', [[160, 600], [300, 250], [300, 600], [250, 350], [480, 320], [336, 280], [240, 400], [300, 1050], [200, 446], [580, 400], [250, 360], [320, 480]], 'div-gpt-ad-1740746541163-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.enableServices(); });

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746541163-0'); });