Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 181

Janice handed the documents to Marie. "Take a look. Once you've reviewed them, you can take over Refined Threads Co."

She paused before continuing, "Refined Threads Co. is small. With your

experience, it should be a breeze to manage. However, many of Simon's people are still there. They might cause some trouble."

Marie knew all about internal power struggles. "Understood, Ms. Smith. But I'm curious about my position at Refined Threads Co."

"Interim chairwoman," Janice replied.

The title stunned Marie. Despite two decades of management experience, she hadn't expected this level of responsibility. She thought Janice would offer her, at most, an executive vice president position.

Edward's and Janice's trust fueled her determination. Returning to work in her home country was what she had longed for over the past ten years. Now that she had returned, she was more determined than ever to prove herself and live up to Edward's and Janice's expectations.

"Don't worry, Ms. Smith. I'll give you a whole new Refined Threads Co.," Marie assured her.

With Marie's confidence and poise, Janice had no reason to doubt her. Besides, she trusted Edward's judgment.

After Marie left, Janice decided to leave work a little early and head to Edward's house to continue the textile restoration. She had been squeezing in time to work on it, and it should be done in about half a month.

Edward's business trip was taking longer than she had expected. They video- chatted daily to work together. Despite the time difference, they worked such long hours that it almost felt like they were in the same time zone.

Janice hadn't gotten into any trouble while he

Janice asked, "The international championship is only a week away. I need to bring the crochet pieces three days in advance. Can you

replied without

he finished speaking, Barbara and Calvin appeared at the

was after working hours, and no

put a finger to her lips, signaling for Janice

then, Edward's voice came through the

out

of his nose, and said softly,

taking a sip of water when Edward's words hit

how rare it was for Edward

even more astonished and lowered his head in disbelief. He couldn't believe Edward—who was usually stern-faced-had actually said he

and Calvin are with me.

frowned in

passing by and saw that the lights were on at the top floor. The security guard said Janice was still here, so we thought we'd come to check in. Is

then nodded. "Take her out for dinner later. She hasn't

rest now. Talk to you later,

by Edward's rare tenderness,

goodbye to Edward and then

would you like to drink,

not having anything," Barbara said. "You haven't