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."

"Let's talk this out. Why make such a big deal out of it? If Leland has wronged you, I apologize on his behalf. Or, oh! I have some jewelry pieces I've been meaning to

cause a scene before Leland's birthday party, as she didn't want to miss any potential drama

leverage some benefits from Johanna wasn't

since marrying her father, Freya said, "Johanna, if I remember correctly, aren't those

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

"But you know, I've been eyeing

It took Leland much pleading before she agreed to buy

doings, Johanna had no choice but to comply, saying, "Okay, I will take you to the dealership tomorrow

Johanna."

further expenses. After shelling out another three million dollars, Freya knew Johanna's finances were stretched thin. With this in mind, Freya's smile widened. "Now, Johanna, let's

sure..." Johanna managed a

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

she say those