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.

of the bystanders dared to get involved. Since Refined Threads Co. was still a rising star, it was safer to stay neutral

walking toward Prosper Stitch Group's designated

get far, though, Harrison adjusted his glasses and added another comment for good measure, "Mr. Fitzgerald, you might want

“Best of luck to Refined Threads in the

classic example of delivering a slap

fists clenched in his pockets, his rage barely contained.

else would Prosper Stitch Group's people openly antagonize him? He wasn't angry at Harrison but

Threads' progress and surpass Prosper Stitch

tone calm and measured, "Do you know all the

leaving nothing to chance. She had studied every competitor's work extensively, analyzing and comparing them to

the international competition. For the company, for Refined Threads, and for Janice, the Fall Tournament and the Winter Finals were

confident are you?” Edward

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