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sblatantprobing,Freyaleanedbackandasked,“Whowouldyouhave me choose,Johanna?” s blatant probing , Freya leaned back and asked , “ Who would you have me choose , Johanna ?” “TheBeckettfamilymightbeloaded,buttheSuttonfamilyisthebigcheesearoundEchoCity.Ifwe’repicking,itwillbeMr.Sutton!Plus,withtheSuttonGrouppressuringourcompany,sidingwithMr.Suttoncouldgetthemoffourbacks,right?” “ The Beckett family might be loaded , but the Sutton family is the big cheese around Echo City . If we’re picking , it will be Mr. Sutton ! Plus , with the Sutton Group pressuring our company , siding with Mr. Sutton could get them off our backs , right ? ” Johannapaused,hertoneslippingintosomethingsly.“But…givenMr.Beckett’sinterestinyou,keepinghimasabackupisn’tabadidea…” Johanna paused , her tone slipping into something sly . “ But … given Mr. Beckett’s interest in you , keeping him as a backup isn’t a bad idea … ” “So,you’resayingIshouldstringMr.Beckettalong?”Freyaretorted,hervoicetingedwithcoldlaughter. “ So , you’re saying I should string Mr. Beckett along ? ” Freya retorted , her voice tinged with cold laughter . Johannahurriedtoclarify,“Oh,it’snotaboutleadinganyoneon.We’rejust…weighingouroptions.IfMr.Beckettlikesyoulettinghimwineanddineyou,pullingsomebusinessfortheDawsonfamily,that’sfairgame!” Johanna hurried to clarify , “ Oh , it’s not about leading anyone on . We’re just … weighing our options . If Mr. Beckett likes you letting him wine and dine you , pulling some business for the Dawson family , that’s fair game ! ” Freya’sresponsewasascoff. Freya’s response was a scoff . Johanna’sintentionswereasclearasday. Johanna’s intentions were as clear as day . Johanna,althoughKieranandIhaven’tcanceledourengagement,itdoesn’tmeantheSuttonGroupisbackingdown.”Johanna’ssmilefrozeatFreya’swords.“Whatdoyoumeanbythat?” Johanna , although Kieran and I haven’t canceled our engagement , it doesn’t mean the Sutton Group is backing down . ” Johanna’s smile froze at Freya’s words . “ What do you mean by that ? ” “ItmeansKieranisn’tlettingourfamilyoffthehookdespitenotbreakingofftheengagement.Thefundshepulledwillbelikelygoneforgood.” “ It means Kieran isn’t letting our family off the hook despite not breaking off the engagement . The funds he pulled will be likely gone for good .”

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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746529960-0'); }); / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / JohannawasvisiblyflusteredasFreyabreezilymentionedthis.“Howcanthatbe?Freya,youmustfindawaytomakeMcSuttoneaseuponus!” Johanna was visibly flustered as Freya breezily mentioned this . “ How can that be ? Freya , you must find a way to make Mc Sutton ease up on us ! ” Casuallyenjoyingthefruitfromthetable,Freyareplied,“Johanna,there’snoneed topanic.You’renotinchargeofthecompanyanymore.EveniftheDawsonGroupgoesbankrupt,it’snotyourconcernanymore,right?” Casually enjoying the fruit from the table , Freya replied , “ Johanna , there’s no need to panic . You’re not in charge of the company anymore . Even if the Dawson Group goes bankrupt , it’s not your concern anymore , right ? ” “Howcanyousaythat?I’mthinkingoftheDawsonfamilyhere!You’rebeingungrateful,andnow,you’resnipingatme?” “ How can you say that ? I’m thinking of the Dawson family here ! You’re being ungrateful , and now , you’re sniping at me ? ” Freyastoodup,hertonefirm,“Imaynotunderstand business,butifyouwanttotakebackcontrol,bemyguest.However,you’llhavetodealwiththedebtsifyoucan’tsolvetheDawsonGroup’sfinancialwoes.” Freya stood up , her tone firm , “I may not understand business , but if you want to take back control , be my guest . However , you’ll have to deal with the debts if you can’t solve the Dawson Group’s financial woes .” = = Johannawasdevoidofconfidence,glaringatFreya.“Easyforyoutosay!Thecompany’sinyourhandsnow.Ifyou’resocapable,talktotheshareholders!Tellthemyou’vegotaplan forthefinances!” Johanna was devoid of confidence , glaring at Freya . “ Easy for you to say ! The company’s in your hands now . If you’re so capable , talk to the shareholders ! Tell them you’ve got a plan for the finances ! ” Thecompany The company hadbeeninturmoilthesepastfewdays,yetFreyahadn’tshownherfaceonce.Wasn’tJohannatheonefacing itall? had been in turmoil these past few days , yet Freya hadn’t shown her face once . Wasn’t Johanna the one facing it all ? orangeshewasholdingandsaid,“No rush.Let’swaitandsee.” orange she was holding and said , “ No rush . Let’s wait and see . ” Freyadroppedthe Freya dropped the WatchingFreya’sindifferentdemeanor,Johannacouldn’tcontainherfrustration. Watching Freya’s indifferent demeanor , Johanna couldn’t contain her frustration . Freyawastakingthingsabittoolightly!Didshethinkherselfsohighandmighty?Johanna wasskeptical.WithoutKieran,howwouldFreyasolvethecompany’sfinancialcrisis? Freya was taking things a bit too lightly ! Did she think herself so high and mighty ? Johanna was skeptical . Without Kieran , how would Freya solve the company’s financial crisis ? Chapter70 Chapter 70

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