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

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

following morning, worried sick about

Johanna saw Freya lounging on the couch without a care.

that sports car for me today.

frustrated as Johanna

to comply, "I reserved the car for you last night, and I'll go to the bank and transfer ten million dollars now. But about those

pearls were left to me by my mother. Don't tell

grip, Johanna dared not refuse. She steeled herself, "Don't worry. Give me a few days, and those pearls

about the lavish

the Majestic Manor Hotel, with all the gifts from the high society attendees, she figured she could sell some to raise funds. Maybe

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