Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 125 For the next two minutes, the office remained utterly silent.

Calvin looked between Edward and Matilda, his expression incredulous. "Aren't you two even a little surprised?"

"I've known for a while that Ms. Smith is Shirley," Matilda said casually.

Calvin turned to Edward. "You knew too?"

"Yeah."

Calvin's jaw dropped, and he was stunned by the revelation. Even with his experience navigating political circles, he was completely caught off guard.

"So, you both just let Heidi blatantly lie about being Shirley and didn't bat an eye? Mom and Aunt Myra thought she was Shirley and were even trying to help you win her over! Even Heidi herself was ambiguous with me, claiming she was Shirley," Calvin muttered, his expression darkening as he processed the deception.

"So, Ms. Smith..." Matilda began, pausing for a moment. "Actually, I suppose I should be calling you my sister- in-law now, shouldn't I?"

She had been busy traveling for business on Edward's behalf and had barely set foot in the office. By the time she finally pieced everything together, Edward and Janice were already a done deal.

Upon learning about Janice's past, Matilda couldn't help but feel both sympathy and admiration. Given everything Janice had endured, she wholeheartedly supported her relationship with Edward.

When the word "sister-in-law" slipped from Matilda's lips, Janice instinctively wanted to refute it but quickly composed herself. "Just call me Janice."

"Alright then, Janice! Would you like to take a closer look at the trophy and certificate?"

Janice gave them a brief glance before walking over to a corner of the office. Bending down, she began rummaging through a storage box-the place she kept personal belongings at work.

from the bottom

gently to clear the layer before placing

a

four certificates was adorned with

aloud, "Eighth Best New Crochet Award... Ninth Creative Crochet Gold Award... Tenth Best Seamstress Award... Tenth

awards held far more prestige than the

display

pulled out a face mask. "I didn't bother taking them.

she adjusted her mask

find. Given the recent media buzz, keeping a

headed? I can have the driver take

tonight?" Janice suggested, inviting the

up for her brothers. "Sounds

screen in silence. After a long moment, he finally said, "Edward, take a

his brows lifting

right after

Edward's expression darkened slightly.

think about it, the more I'm certain

this elusive woman. She had been right under their noses the

Edward was caught off guard. This was something he genuinely hadn't known. He never anticipated

he realized she had been keeping such a low profile to shield Simon's fragile ego, all that remained in his heart was a profound