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

"Hurry, get in the

was completely stunned. She hesitated, unwilling to get into the car. "I...

the one who was supposed to

her hand and led her inside. Once the car

her chat

signaled the driver to start the

few minutes, the only sounds in the car

you? You and Shirley are the same person?

already noticed how similar my crochet

same person!" Celine covered

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

one in the country knew her,

the two took their seats while bodyguards stationed

of the hotel's upper floors, Simon's

Shirley

Simon adjusted the waiter's uniform he had changed into. To pull off this disguise, he had paid a real waiter two thousand dollars to disappear for

the hotel staff, he stood by the

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

just ahead. His palms were

doorbell, a bodyguard suddenly stepped

himself to stay composed. He had always prided himself on being