Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 166

There wasn't much the cops could do about Simon's attempted theft. At most,

they could detain him for a few days; at worst, he'd get off with a verbal warning. After all, he hadn't stolen anything.

Janice had always known this.

She never expected Simon to face real consequences; she just wanted to establish that he had tried to steal her crochet piece and let the news spread. Simon valued his reputation more than anything.

Getting caught sneaking in to steal his ex-girlfriend's crochet piece and being caught in the act? That was a complete disaster.

"Ms. Smith."

Edward had spoken to the officers in advance, so Janice was granted permission to see Simon.

The door opened, and she stepped inside. Simon wasn't in handcuffs and was just sitting there freely. An officer was standing nearby.

Once she took a seat, only three remained in the room.

Simon glared at her coldly as if he could kill her with his eyes.

denying the theft. Then why have you

me the passcode! You told

Simon had already contacted his lawyer. The lawyer's advice was simple-cling to one thing. It wouldn't count as theft if he never let go of

Heidi, despite running off, hadn't thrown Simon under the bus. She had made sure the security

He insisted that he and Janice

take a look. It wasn't like the

of strategizing with his lawyer, Simon had braced himself for a

didn't even plan to make a big deal out of it. Her goal had always been the same-to ruin him completely

or not, the police will figure that out," Janice said,

my shares. Once you're out, I expect you to cash them out and transfer

Simon's eyes narrowed in disbelief. "You never invested a dime! Why the

not. I've signed a contract

Co.

on funds right now.

f your

shares."

from shock to fury. "You want my shares? Janice, do you think you can take over Refined

mine! It has