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.

hear you're denying the theft. Then why have you been yelling

You gave me the passcode! You told me to

lawyer. The lawyer's advice was simple-cling to one thing. It wouldn't count as theft if

hadn't thrown Simon under the bus. She had

and Janice were still a couple

a look. It wasn't like the

night of strategizing with his lawyer, Simon had braced himself for a battle over the

to make a big deal out of it. Her goal had always been the same-to

stole it or not, the police will figure that out," Janice said, leaning back

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

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

not. I've signed

Threads Co.

on funds right now. If you can't pay me, I'll accept an

f your

shares."

want my shares? Janice, do you think you

It has nothing to