Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 20 Chapter 20

At the restaurant, Janice treated this dinner as a gesture of appreciation from Edward, a rare acknowledgment of her efforts.

The beginning of the meal went smoothly, with little conversation between the two. It wasn't until the end that Edward finally spoke.

"I have a task for you."

Janice immediately put down her utensil, giving him her full attention.

“The overseas branch of Prosper Stitch Group is up and running. Its order volume is significantly higher than that of our domestic operations. There are plenty of Aurian seamstresses and artisans there, but we're still short of talent.

"I need you to recruit skilled seamstresses willing to work abroad. How many do you think you can find?"

Janice had been in this industry long enough to know more resources and seamstresses than even the Moore siblings, who specialized In business strategy and rarely dealt with the grassroots connections she had cultivated.

Instead of answering directly, Janice asked, "How many do you need?"

She didn't promise how many seamstresses she could recruit. Instead, she simply asked for the target result. This response brought a rare, noticeable smile to Edward's otherwise stoic face.

What was his background?

Edward Moore was a man of exceptional ability from one of the most influential political families in the country.

“Just do your best,” he replied, leaving her room to maneuver without imposing rigid demands. Their understanding was seamless.

"When do you need them?"

"Before the Winter Tournament."

Next week marks the start of the Fall Tournament, and just three months after that, the Winter Tournament will be here. Time was Light

"Noted on that."

After dinner, Edward offered, "Get in the car. I'll drop you off."

Janice hadn't driven herself, so she accepted without hesitation. In the car, Janice didn't expect Edward to initiate a conversation unrelated to work

"Your perspective-does it revolve entirely around crochet?"

After a moment's thought,

works. Broaden your view.” Edward continued, “A week after the Fall Tournament

directive, but Janice didn't mind. She enjoyed

out of the car and

home, her phone buzzed with dozens of unread WhatsApp messages. Simon had sent seven or eight, while Sarah had sent dozens At first, Sarah's messages were voice notes, but

were vicious, and she wished the Smith family utter ruin,

voice messages and the text insults as evidence. Simon's messages were different this time. Instead of angry

recently. I understand why you went to Prosper Stitch Group in a fit of anger. But life goes on. When this is all

to cool off. I'll come find you

Chapter 20

2/3

fit of anger? Was that what he thought this

mixed feelings, she entered the bathroom for a long soak,

exhaustion.

one could forget that amount of time so easily-especially not seven years of struggle of building

scratch

That knowledge made her pain feel sharper, Who would willingly see their hard work go to

and strong-willed personality had always driven her forward. The gentler, more subdued

bath, she finally lay

Simon didn't sleep a wink all night, torn between anger and anxiety. He was furious that Janice had joined Prosper Stitch Group, but what worried

frustration, Alex reported that they still hadn't been able to recruit skilled double-sided crochet seamstresses. The ones they

no one qualified to train them, these new hires were essentially being paid to do nothing,

department, the

heard Ms. Smith really left,” someone whispered. “Apparently, she's joined the Prosper Stitch Group.” "Really?

"Seems like it.”

fell silent. One of the younger seamstresses suddenly spoke up, "Then, I'm done here.

been personally trained by Janice, and their skills, especially in creating custom designs, were top-notch.

seamstresses, those at Prosper Stitch

young seamstress voiced her intent, the others began to entertain similar thoughts. Just then, their s supervisor walked in. "What's everyone doing?

picking

lacked motivation. They couldn't afford to slack off too much–

especially dispirited. She had always admired Janice's mastery of double-sided crochet and had

"Ms. Lambert?"

approached Yvonne with