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. He wanted her

apologized if she hadn't told him earlier that she

come second to his interests. The tears that fell

tears slid off her chin and struck the edge of the dining table, the sight caughtEdward's go. He didn't understand why people would cry over something

not, they should part ways. What

into view, Janice lifted her

lower Lashes still held a shimmering tear,

stepped out of a painting only, his

you, Mr. Moore," Janice said, her voice steady

As the coof Prosper Stitch Group, you wouldn't want

quickly wiped away her tears to avoid any criticism from

nonchalantly, “Next time, cry in my office. The soundproofing there is excellent. You can

was utterly speechless by his

muddle her thoughts, but she managed

ex-boyfriend sees this, he might think you're

louder than intended. "I'm not! Not

sudden slan drew everyone's

Janice just star the table in front

Edward's reaction, or lack of it. Instead

was actually

mind their own business and