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?

over a

matching set could easily cost 10 million. Freya

about Leland, Johanna hadn't

lounging on the couch without a care. Johanna bit back her frustration and approached, "Reya,

car for me today. Remember, I won't be nice if you don't hold up your end of the deal." Freya left no

as

choice but to comply, "I reserved the car for you last night, and I'll go to the bank and transfer ten

me by my mother. Don't tell me you've lost

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

about the lavish party

all the gifts from the high society attendees, she figured she could sell some

but Johanna... words alone aren't enough.