Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 23 Chapter 23

Janice frowned and, disregarding the boundaries of hierarchy, gently nudged Edward's arm.

This wasn't the place to argue with someone like Simon-a man who thrived on pettiness and spite. And she was right. Engaging with Simon would only make her seem undignified.

However, Edward had no need to lift a finger when he had Harrison, who had already read Edward's expression, took a step back and fixed his gaze on Simon.

In a deliberate, measured tone, he said, “Mr. Fitzgerald, is this how you were raised? To gossip like some street-corner busybody, slinging insults?"

Simon's face turned a livid shade of red. Reputation meant everything to him, and Harrison's voice wasn't exactly quiet. Those nearby quickly pieced together what had likely happened-Simon had insulted Janice, but no one sympathized with Simon.

Everyone in the industry had heard about the flasco, which was their wedding. Even a blind person could see how much Janice had suffered. The public spat they had on the street had also been caught on camera.

Only a fool would stay loyal to such a boss.

none of the bystanders dared to get involved. Since Refined Threads Co. was still a rising star, it was

a glance before walking toward Prosper Stitch Group's designated seating area, with Janice following closely

added another comment for good measure, "Mr. Fitzgerald, you might want to

smile. “Best of luck to Refined Threads in the Fall

a slap

pockets, his rage barely contained. How dare

Prosper Stitch Group's people openly antagonize him?

down, vowing to accelerate Refined Threads' progress and

asked, his tone calm and measured, "Do you know all

nodded. She was the type to know her enemies and herself, leaving nothing to chance. She had studied every competitor's work extensively, analyzing and comparing them to identify areas of improvement for

a double-sided crochet piece make it to the international competition. For the company, for

are you?”

the host began the opening speech, Janice's fair, elegant face showed no trace of