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

drama involved powerful figures. Melody & Loops Creations management team, seated nearby, was particularly

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

It made sense.

be foolish enough to provoke

het

widened in disbelief.

lash out at your former company just because of a personal disagreement,” he said smoothly, deliberately twisting the

the crowd to see Janice as bitter, someone who couldn't handle being passed over and was now trying to drag her old company through

perceived her. She never had. Her work

you're accusing Refined Threads Co.

stepped forward, calm and composed as ever, making

a USB drive to the event

for the Desert Oasis crochet design, from the very first

of the crocheting process was standard protocol. But Simon hadn't submitted one

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

"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.

footage? Did she plant someone inside Refined Threads Co.? No...

his mind, this had to be a ploy by Prosper Stitch Group, an elaborate scheme to

dominate the

was taken backstage for a team of technical experts