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. Melody & Loops Creations management team, seated nearby, was

a stunning double-sided crochet design

It made sense.

Loops Creations would new be foolish enough to provoke Janice like

where het talents would

widened in disbelief. How did she

your former company just because of a personal disagreement,” he said smoothly, deliberately

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

didn't care how the industry perceived her. She never had. Her work

besides, if you're accusing Refined Threads Co. of using a purchased

forward, calm and composed as ever, making her way toward

a USB drive to

from the very first thread to the final detail. I've sped it up for easier

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

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

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

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

his mind, this had

and dominate the

publicly but was taken backstage for a team of technical experts to