Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 276

Simon's alcohol tolerance was terrible.

Back in the day, Janice was always the one handling business negotiations for Refined Threads Co. She had built up her drinking stamina over the years, exacerbating her stomach problems.

As for him, he was just a freeloader who reaped the benefits. What right did he have to complain about hardship?

Simon felt like he was being torn apart.

He had never embarrassed himself like this in front of so many people before. His pride and dignity were everything to him. They were as important as his life.

And Janice knew that. That was exactly why she was doing this.

She would never feel sorry for him again.

Janice draped a white blazer over her shoulders, every movement effortlessly commanding attention. She tilted her head slightly. "Looks like Mr. Fitzgerald isn't all that interested in talking business, after all. Well, let's continue, then."

Seeing that she was about to shift the conversation toward upcoming crochet trends, Simon panicked. With bloodshot eyes, he snatched up the wine glass and downed it in one go.

The surrounding business executives watched with keen interest. So, this was the kind of drama those rich wives gossiped about. How entertaining.

He drank too fast, which caused his stomach to churn and nausea to creep up his throat. "Is this enough?"

Sunny poured him another glass. "Mr. Fitzgerald, keep going."

There was still half a bottle left. Did they expect him to finish the whole thing?

was already in shambles. He had no choice but to play the

unwavering. "Finish it,

wasn't backing down, not even an

clenched his teeth so hard it felt

grabbed the

spilled from the corners of his mouth, staining his crisp white dress shirt a deep,

was nothing short of

second he finished, Simon gagged. "Is this enough

"Wait till the banquet ends and I'll give

to wait until the banquet ended? And she was only giving him five

was toying with

quickly stepped in, blocking

the playful act and seamlessly resumed her conversation

planned to

The style she

the industry, especially with Shirley's massive impact. Now that Janice

vel

world would be even

regretted their past

they had recognized her potential earlier and if only they

dragging

What a regret.

minutes later, Janice finally left. A group of executives escorted her out of the hotel,

the car,