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."

make such a big deal out of it? If Leland has wronged you, I apologize on his behalf.

eyebrow. She decided not to cause a scene before Leland's birthday party, as she didn't want to miss any potential drama that

using this to leverage some benefits from Johanna wasn't

her mother's jewelry since marrying her father, Freya said,

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 eyeing Leland's sports car. I believe

a limited-edition sports car. It took Leland much pleading before she

had no choice but to comply, saying, "Okay, I will

Johanna."

three million dollars, Freya knew Johanna's finances were stretched thin. With this in mind, Freya's

Johanna managed a

a jewel box filled with exquisite

say those