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?

Freya couldn't help but smirk. The pearls were antique bridal gifts from her mother, over a century old.

a matching set could easily cost

about Leland,

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

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

frustrated as Johanna

you last night, and I'll go to the bank and transfer ten

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

not refuse. She steeled herself, "Don't worry. Give

the lavish

from the high society attendees, she figured she could sell

relaxed, "A few days is fine, but Johanna... words alone