The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 168

But without the pearls, if Freya went to the police, things would only get messier.

With that daunting thought, Johanna had no choice but to call the casino owner she gambled with before.

"Mr. Felix, remember those pearl earrings I pawned at your place? I want to reclaim them. How much are we talking?"

"Those pearls are of fine quality. It will cost you a cool $80 million to get them back. Cash on delivery."

"What? $80 million!" The number nearly knocked Johanna off her feet.

How could those pearls be worth 80 million dollars?

from her mother, over a century old. Johanna, clueless about their real

the market for such pearls plummeting, assembling a matching set could easily cost 10 million. Freya was curious how

about Leland, Johanna hadn't

lounging on the couch without a care. Johanna bit back her frustration

you were supposed to pick up that sports car for me today. Remember, I won't be

frustrated as Johanna

and I'll go to the bank

to me by my mother. Don't tell me you've lost them," Freya said with a

steeled herself, "Don't worry. Give me a few days,

the lavish party

with all the gifts from the high society attendees, she figured she could sell some to raise funds. Maybe then, she could gather the money for

few days is fine, but Johanna... words alone aren't enough. Let's