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?

antique bridal gifts from her mother, over a

easily cost 10 million. Freya was curious how Johanna would scrape together the

about Leland, Johanna hadn't slept

saw Freya lounging on the couch without a care. Johanna

the rush, Johanna? You still haven't transferred the ten million dollars you promised me, and you were supposed to pick up that sports car for me today. Remember, I won't be nice if you don't hold up your end of the deal." Freya left no room for

frustrated as Johanna felt,

last night, and

pearls were left to me by my mother. Don't tell me you've lost them," Freya said

Freya's grip, Johanna dared not refuse. She steeled herself, "Don't worry. Give me a few

about the

hosting at the Majestic Manor Hotel, 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

days is fine, but Johanna... words alone aren't enough. Let's make it official with a