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.

"I hear you're denying the theft. Then why have you been yelling to see

gave me the passcode! You told me to

simple-cling to one thing. It wouldn't count as theft if he never

hadn't thrown Simon under the bus. She had

with theft was tricky. He insisted that he and Janice were still

had just been drunk and wanted to take a look. It wasn't like the National Crochet Union had a rule against viewing competition

his lawyer, Simon had braced

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

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

came to see you because I'm pulling out my shares. Once you're out, I expect you to cash them out and transfer the

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

isn't about whether I put in money or not. I've signed a contract proving

Threads Co. By

to cash me out. Of course, I know you're short on funds right now. If you can't pay me, I'll

f your

shares."

want my shares? Janice, do you think you can take over Refined Threads Co.

It has nothing to