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?"

face with a mask. Still, Celine instantly

"Hurry, get

hesitated, unwilling to get into the car. "I... I think someone else

one who was supposed

could pull away, Janice firmly took her hand and led her

pulled out her phone, scrolled through her chat history with Shirley, and pointed at the

the driver to start the car. "Mm-hmm," she replied

next few

are the same person? You're Shirley?

noticed how similar my crochet techniques were to Shirley's, didn't

imagined you were the same person!" Celine covered her mouth.

the rest of the ride, unable to fully process the revelation. It wasn't until they arrived at

no one in the country knew her, it was unnecessary for Celine to

two took their seats

Simon's phone buzzed with a message

Shirley

had changed into. To pull off this disguise, he had paid

the hotel staff, he stood by the kitchen and waited for the

picked up the tray of food and

ahead. His palms were damp

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

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