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

industry, there were those who loved gossip, especially when the drama involved powerful figures.

but she had politely declined. Instead, she geted them a stunning double-sided crochet design

It made sense.

new be foolish enough to provoke Janice like Refined Threads

het talents would take

widened in disbelief.

no need to lash out at your former company just

bitter, someone who couldn't handle being passed over and was now trying to

how the industry perceived her. She

“And besides, if you're accusing Refined Threads

and composed as ever, making her way toward

a USB drive

crochet design, from the very first thread to the final detail. I've sped it up for easier review. Please

recording of

bribe the officials afterward, fabricating a fake stitching video and submitting it quietly. He hadn't expected this, Panic coded tightly in his

"1 secure the design video when 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 was just making it to sell" Since there was no video, then there was no way to cover this up. And Siman definitely hadn't expected Janice to have a

Did she plant someone inside Refined Threads Co.? No... Did she fake the video to sabotage me?"

crochet design had any connection to Janice herself. In his mind, this had to be a ploy by Prosper

dominate the northern crochet

but was taken backstage for a team of