Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 31 Chapter 31

Jantes furrowed her brows when she saw that Simon was calling

On such a joy day, the mere mention of his name stirred a thomy pain in her chest that pierced her to the

core

Simon had guessed it right. She hadn't entirely moved oil-

But her love for him had already turned cold. Faint traces of resentment were beginning to take root.

The lingering ache the felt when she saw him wasn't affection-it was the backlash of severed emotions. No one could let go that quickly, but she had made up her mind. She wouldn't take a single step back toward Simon

Her finger hovered over the decline button before she tapped it decisively. She no longer allowed herself in imagine any other outcome between them.

Tears welled up in her eyes, spilling over as laughter and applause filled the rooms for the celebrations.

Tonight marked her first day officially joining Prosper Silich Group. It was also the night she completely let go of Simon.

His message popped up during the celebration

"Janice, I was wrong. Please allow me to explain. I've been by your side from the very beginning, from the days when you were just a nobody until now. I can't believe you've forgotten so quick. You're so amazing Let's move forward together, okay?

intent. His regret stemmed not from love but from greed.

earlier that she was the one who

she would always come second to his interests.

the edge of the dining table, the sight caughtEdward's go. He didn't understand why people would cry over something as trivial as

they should stay together. If not, they should part ways. What was

the wine glass came into view, Janice lifted her

still held a shimmering tear, but her lips curved into

posture, as he held the glass, was as if he had stepped out of a painting only, his presence was Lar too imposing

you, Mr. Moore," Janice said, her

casually. "If you want to cry, remember to find someplace private. As the coof Prosper Stitch Group, you

her tears to avoid any

nonchalantly, “Next time, cry in my office. The

was utterly speechless by

to muddle her thoughts, but she managed to say, “That

yourself. If your ex-boyfriend sees this, he might think you're still hung up on him,"

voice louder

sudden slan drew everyone's

star the

shocked them even more was Edward's reaction, or lack of it. Instead of being annoyed, he merely glanced at Janice and smiled Caintly, as

was actually going

everyone to mind their own business and stop