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?

his apology felt insincere, tainted with selfish intent. His regret stemmed not from love but from greed. He wanted her

him earlier that she

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

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

people were compatible, they should stay together. If not, they should

wine glass came into

still held a shimmering tear, but her

if he had stepped out of a painting only, his presence was

Mr. Moore," Janice said, her

casually. "If you want to cry, remember to find someplace private. As the coof Prosper Stitch Group, you wouldn't want to make a

wiped away her tears to avoid

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

utterly speechless

she had been drinking was beginning to muddle her thoughts, but she managed

inappropriate about it? just keep things to yourself. If your ex-boyfriend sees this, he might think you're

slammed against the table, her voice louder than intended. "I'm not! Not even

sudden slan drew

the table

Edward's reaction, or lack of it. Instead of

was actually going

quickly signaled for everyone to mind their