Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 286

Stanley paused for a moment, then continued in a voice dripping with contempt, "By the way, Ms. Smith started entering crochet competitions and winning prize money years ago. Do you know why she never told you? Because of your fragile

male ego.

"You couldn't stand a woman outshining you. She had to downplay her talent just to protect your pathetic pride, and you stabbed her in the back!"

Stanley had had enough. "Without Ms. Smith, do you really think we'd ever team up with someone like you? Not a chance." With that, he hung up.

The call ended, leaving Simon in shock. Stanley's words echoed in his mind. Janice had been winning prize money for years and hiding it from him just to protect his ego.

So, those sponsors never existed. She had been using her own winnings to keep Refined Threads Co. afloat all along.

His phone slipped from his grip and hit the floor. He sank onto the couch, his body stiff and his mind blank.

He had misunderstood Janice. Not only that he had belittled her. He had called her talentless and told her she would never make it. He had even mocked her, saying that she only secured investments because of her beauty.

He had been wrong about everything. Janice had worked tirelessly to help him, keep the company running, and protect his pride and dignity. And how had he repaid her? By doubting

Regret tore through him. He hated what he had done. Everything was his fault. He despised himself for being such a fool,

out his phone, and started scrolling through old photos.

been right there with him, handing out flyers. Even when she was drenched in sweat,

forgetting to send gifts on special occasions. Comparing Janice to Elsie, Simon

his phone, Simon suddenly burst into tears.

wrong!" But his words

was grocery shopping

grocery shopping yourself?" Janice asked, smiling as she

today and refusing to let Janice stay late, gave a warm smile. "Didn't you say you liked the simple things in

Janice Smith?

suddenly heard someone call her name from the crowd. Surprised,

Two fans were

said with a