Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 246

The instructor let out a weary sigh. "No, this isn't going to work. We need skilled seamstresses, not complete beginners. You're simply not at the level we require."

Heidi froze, her stomach sinking. "Wait-no! I have talent! I've crocheted before, but I injured my arm and need time to recover. That's why I'm a little out of practice. I just need to go slower, that's all."

The instructor shook her head and moved on. Still, she decided to give Heidi a three-day probation. If she couldn't keep up, she was out.

Heidi bowed her head, forcing her trembling hands to steady as she crocheted, each stab a silent vengeance against Janice and Shirley.

Janice had always been her greatest rival while Shirley was nothing but a curse in human form. Ever since those two entered her life, everything had unraveled. She was hit with one misfortune after another. And more than anything, Heidi wanted to drive the hook into them instead.

Evening fell swiftly.

"Celine Harper, head of the International Crochet Union, is meeting Shirley in the country today. You're going to follow them," Louis instructed Simon as they sat in the car.

Simon had changed out of his suit, opting for plain, inconspicuous clothing. He gave a firm nod. "Don't worry. I'll find out who Shirley really is."

"The restaurant Celine booked is extremely exclusive, and regular people can't get in. I'll lend you my membership card. Keep it with you, but make sure no one sees your face," Louis warned.

"Got it."

...

At 5:30 pm, Celine arrived in Cruznia. As she stepped out of the airport, she spotted a woman standing beside a man holding a pickup sign.

Celine approached them. "Ms. Smith?"

recognized, Janice had concealed her face with a mask. Still, Celine

smiled. "Hurry, get in

was completely stunned. She hesitated, unwilling to get into the car. "I... I think someone else was supposed

one who was supposed to pick

Janice firmly took her hand and led her inside. Once the car door was shut, Janice lowered her mask. "It's

She quickly pulled out her phone, scrolled through her chat history with Shirley, and

driver to start the car.

pure disbelief. For the next few minutes,

You and Shirley are the same person? You're Shirley? But... you're

gently patted her hand. "Relax. You already noticed how similar my crochet techniques were to Shirley's,

you were the same person!" Celine covered

state of shock for the rest of the ride, unable to fully process the revelation. It wasn't

country knew her, it was unnecessary for

the two took their seats while bodyguards stationed themselves both inside and

one of the hotel's upper floors, Simon's phone

Shirley

had changed into. To pull off this disguise, he

staff, he stood by the kitchen and waited

later, the order was ready. Simon picked up the tray of food and made

His palms were damp

reached for the doorbell, a bodyguard suddenly stepped in front of him,

himself to stay composed. He had always prided himself on being honest, and carrying