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?

regret stemmed not from love but from greed. He wanted her back, not as an

hadn't told him earlier that she was the one who had crocheted the highly acclaimed

he wouldn't have bothered. To Simon, she would always come second to his interests. The tears that fell were

slid off her chin and struck the edge of the dining table, the sight

should stay together. If not,

wine glass came into view, Janice lifted her

Lashes still held a shimmering tear, but her

held the glass, was as if he had stepped out of a painting only,

Janice said, her

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

wiped away her tears to avoid any criticism from her new

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

was utterly speechless by his

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

it? just keep things to yourself. If your ex-boyfriend sees

her voice louder than intended. "I'm

slan drew everyone's

the table in front

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

actually going

everyone to mind their own business