Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 197

Amelia stepped into the business car and immediately spotted Janice in the back seat. Her face was pale, and Edward was carefully dabbing her dry lips with a cotton pad. His movements were careful and almost tender.

Seeing them together, Amelia felt a pang of guilt. "I..."

He asked, "You met with Simon?"

"Yeah." Amelia fidgeted with her hands. "Don't worry. I'll keep my word. It's already done."

Edward didn't know what she had planned to take Simon down.

"Someone with the last name Appleton gave him money. Did you know about

that?" he asked.

"Elsie and her father?" Amelia was stunned.

So, that was why Simon was keeping Elsie around-she was useful.

"I see."

If she wanted to take Simon down, she'd have to cut off all his lifelines—including Sarah.

Amelia clenched her teeth and muttered, "Elsie, you have no one to blame but yourself."

their conversation, Janice didn't even glance at Amelia. She treated Amelia with

car, she watched from a distance

had wanted nothing more than a simple life. But that was

...

second round of the competition, only six entries remained. Each

she wouldn't have been able

lacked the same vibrancy. But this year's designs were completely

the audience and frowned. "These contestants must've had expert

Edward noticed it too.

impressive, but her design was in a league of its own.

the

might not win the Best Seamstress Award

Edward understood the situation

judges will likely give newcomers a chance to stand out. They won't let a Cruznia contestant or

Janice had to present herself as a newcomer. If Shirley won again, it would only invite backlash from

said. "Speaking of Shirley, there's something I never told you. Years ago, a company sent someone to kill me after I

Edward's expression darkened. "What's the company's name?"

company, but

there was no reason to stay any longer. Janice had

to take over, but she wasn't about to let that happen. Crochet

outside the competition hall, and she turned around. The man had distinct Cruznian features, but he looked frail

really is you, Amelia!"

man who had ruined her