The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 166

"You're talking nonsense! Leland would never do such a thing. You're trying to slander him!"

"Oh really? Then, let's meet at the police station."

When Freya threatened to call the cops, Johanna suddenly realized the gravity of the situation. Panic set in, "Leland did this? Reya, there must be some misunderstanding. Please don't call the police. Leland's birthday is just around the corner. If you report him, what will happen to his birthday party?"

Leland's birthday party was not just any event. Johanna had invited all the high-profile ladies and influencers in town.

If anything went wrong, she would lose money and reputation, and her son wouldn't benefit from this situation either.

Thinking of this, Johanna became desperate.

Freya glanced at Johanna and said, "Johanna, what is his birthday to me? If he committed a crime, don't expect me to turn a blind eye."

quickly grabbed Freya's arm, pleading, "Let's talk this out. Why make such a big deal out of it? If Leland has wronged you, I apologize

not to cause a scene before Leland's birthday party,

to leverage some benefits from Johanna wasn't

marrying her father, Freya said, "Johanna, if I remember correctly,

a flicker of embarrassment crossed Johanna's face. "Those heirlooms were supposed to be kept with me for safekeeping until you were older.

were always meant to be mine." Freya pondered and said, "But you know, I've been

skipped a beat. That was a limited-edition sports car. It took Leland much pleading before

"Okay, I will take you to the dealership

you, Johanna."

had spent a fortune on the venue alone, not to mention further expenses. After shelling out another three million dollars, Freya knew Johanna's finances were stretched

Johanna managed a strained

led Freya upstairs and carefully retrieved a jewel box filled with exquisite jewelry pieces

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