Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 204

An ex-boyfriend publicly discrediting his ex-girlfriend-how utterly disgraceful. To foreign spectators, such behavior was beneath contempt.

Celine turned to Heidi with a stern expression. "Miss, please remain quiet and watch the competition."

Heidi's face flushed, either from anger or embarrassment. "I'm Shirley Olson! How dare you treat me like this?"

Simon chimed in, "Do you not even trust Ms. Olson's words?"

If Janice's award wasn't revoked, she would only rise to higher ranks, and she'd look down on him forever. Simon couldn't bear the thought of Janice becoming more powerful and successful.

"Miss, come with me," Celine said, shaking her head in exasperation before signaling the staff to proceed with the awards ceremony.

Fuming, Heidi followed Celine backstage, with Simon trailing behind, ready to support her claims.

Once the door closed, Celine spoke in Cruznian, though she had a slight accent. "You claim to be Ms. Shirley Olson?"

Heidi hesitated for a brief moment but had no choice but to keep up the act. "Yes! Don't you recognize this brooch?"

is more than just a souvenir. Each one is

to me! I'm Shirley Olson!"

the brooch from her and examined it closely. "Are you unaware that each brooch is

froze. She

never mentioned this

would leave

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right thumbz and I'll have it compared. If you're truly her, I'll apologize and thoroughly investigate the winning embroidery piece. Does that sound

Silence ensued.

nudged Heidi. "Go on.

unprepared for this twist.

she was still exposed. If Simon found out she had lied

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Heidi snatched back the brooch and turned defensive. "If you can't recognize the truth, I won't waste my breath. This so-called international competition is nothing but

that, she stormed out. Simon followed her, feeling both frustrated and

her head. What a