Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 27 Simon had been repeating the same condescending remarks for years that nice felt she could recite them in her sleep.

In the past, she might have simply nodded, accepting his criticism and promising to work harder. But now, seeing the smug satisfaction on his face, she found him nothing but

past as the event officials were preparing to step forward and congratulate the winners, Janice spoke up, her voice calm but crystal clear.

She said, "If a company is found purchasing high-level designs to compete, weld that disqualify them from all competitions for the next year?”

The officials blinked, momentarily eight off guard, but one quickly nodded. “Yes, thur's correct"

Janice turned to Simon, smiling gently.

Ar that exact moment, Edward returned to the hall, just in time to catch that very smile. His brows furrowed slightly.

ormally accuse Refined Threads Co. of submitting a purchased crochet design for this competition, Janice declared Those who had been preparing to lewe, especially the losing companies, immedLitely sank back into their seats.

A drama was unfolding

The once picture-perfect parmership between Refined Threads Co.'s two star figures had officially cracked. Now, they were going head-to-head

And it was clear to everyone that Janice, once the underdog, was striking back

those who loved gossip, especially when the drama involved powerful figures. Melody & Loops Creations

had previously trio rende janice, but she had politely declined. Instead, she geted them a stunning double-sided crochet

It made sense.

Creations would new be foolish enough to

where het talents would

eyes widened in disbelief.

lash out at your former company just because of a

someone who couldn't handle being passed over

the industry perceived her. She never had. Her work spoke for

sharpening, “And besides, if you're accusing Refined Threads Co. of using a

calm and composed as ever, making her way

drive to the

from the

won first place, submitting a full, unedited recording of the crocheting

been to bribe the officials afterward, fabricating a fake stitching video and submitting it quietly. He hadn't expected this, Panic

you bought it Simon hissed under his breath to Alex, his assbcint Alex looked ashen. "The Lady who sold it said she never records her process. She

plant someone inside Refined Threads Co.? No... Did she fake the video

design had any connection to Janice herself. In his mind, this had to be a ploy by Prosper Stitch Group, an elaborate scheme

dominate the northern crochet

but was taken backstage for a team of technical experts to verity. After about 20 minutes, they