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?

love but from greed. He wanted her back, not as an equal, but as someone who

she hadn't told him earlier that she was the

come second to his interests. The tears that fell were heavy, carrying

of the dining table, the sight caughtEdward's go. He didn't understand why people

should stay together. If not, they

came into view, Janice

a shimmering tear,

glass, was as if he had stepped out of a painting only, his presence was Lar too imposing for this

Janice said, her

find someplace private. As the coof Prosper Stitch Group, you wouldn't want to make a spectacle of

quickly wiped away her tears to avoid any criticism from

relaxed, he added nonchalantly, “Next time, cry in my office. The soundproofing there

was utterly speechless by his

had been drinking was beginning to muddle her thoughts, but she managed to say, “That doesn't seem appropriate, does

your ex-boyfriend sees this, he might think you're still hung up

slammed against the table, her voice louder

sudden slan drew

star the table in front

was Edward's reaction, or lack of it. Instead of being annoyed, he merely

was actually going

mind their own business