Bride To Be Not Me (Janice and Simon)

Simon had been repeating the same condescending remarks for years that nice felt she could recite them in her sleep.

In the past, she might have simply nodded, accepting his criticism and promising to work harder. But now, seeing the smug satisfaction on his face, she found him nothing but

past as the event officials were preparing to step forward and congratulate the winners, Janice spoke up, her voice calm but crystal clear.

She said, "If a company is found purchasing high-level designs to compete, weld that disqualify them from all competitions for the next year?”

The officials blinked, momentarily eight off guard, but one quickly nodded. “Yes, thur's correct"

Janice turned to Simon, smiling gently.

Ar that exact moment, Edward returned to the hall, just in time to catch that very smile. His brows furrowed slightly.

ormally accuse Refined Threads Co. of submitting a purchased crochet design for this competition, Janice declared Those who had been preparing to lewe, especially the losing companies, immedLitely sank back into their seats.

A drama was unfolding

The once picture-perfect parmership between Refined Threads Co.'s two star figures had officially cracked. Now, they were going head-to-head

And it was clear to everyone that Janice, once the underdog, was striking back

In every industry, there were those who loved gossip, especially when the drama involved powerful figures. Melody & Loops Creations management team, seated nearby, was particularly invested.

They had previously trio rende janice, but she had politely declined. Instead, she geted them a stunning double-sided crochet design for their gallery, completely free of charge, before ultimately joining Prosper Stitch Group

It made sense.

Melody & Loops Creations would new be foolish enough to provoke Janice like Refined Threads to had.

After all, who knew where het talents would take her next?

Suson's eyes widened in disbelief. How did she know?

“Janice, there's no need to lash out at your former company just because of a personal disagreement,” he said smoothly, deliberately twisting the narrative.

He wanted the crowd to see Janice as bitter, someone who couldn't handle being passed over and was now trying to drag her old company through the mud.noveldrama

Bucjenice didn't care how the industry perceived her. She never had. Her work spoke for itself.

Siman continued, his voice sharpening, “And besides, if you're accusing Refined Threads Co. of using a purchased design, where's your proof?"

Janice stepped forward, calm and composed as ever, making her way toward the stage “oh, I have proof."

She handed a USB drive to the event officials.

"This contams a time-lapse recording of the entire stitching process for the Desert Oasis crochet design, from the very first thread to the final detail. I've sped it up for easier review. Please verdys authenticity.”

For any design that won first place, submitting a full, unedited recording of the crocheting process was standard protocol. But Simon hadn't submitted one yet.

His plan had been to bribe the officials afterward, fabricating a fake stitching video and submitting it quietly. He hadn't expected this, Panic coded tightly in his chest.

"You dada "1 secure the design video when you bought it Simon hissed under his breath to Alex, his assbcint Alex looked ashen. "The Lady who sold it said she never records her process. She was just making it to sell" Since there was no video, then there was no way to cover this up. And Siman definitely hadn't expected Janice to have a recording of it.

"How does she have that footage? Did she plant someone inside Refined Threads Co.? No... Did she fake the video to sabotage me?" he thought.

Even now, he refused to believe the crochet design had any connection to Janice herself. In his mind, this had to be a ploy by Prosper Stitch Group, an elaborate scheme to take

down and dominate the northern crochet market.

The lootage wasn't shown publicly but was taken backstage for a team of technical experts to verity. After about 20 minutes, they finally returned

During those 20 minutes, Suson was sweating bullets.

If the video was genuine and proved that Desert Casts had indeed been purchased, then both his reputation and formed Threads Co's credibility would be in ruins.

The crowd didn't wait for an official announcement instead, the big screen shifted.

The design previously deployed as second place, Desert Oasis, had suddenly vanished.

Lotus Pond, originally in third, shifted up to secund, and the design that had been in fourth was now promoted to third

That tocant thee Dirert Cath crochet design was indeed purchased by Refined Thurals Co.

Though they

e practice of purchasing design wasn't unheard of, very low ever get exposed.

This scandal, however, was puldie. And the cones would be severe Belloed Threads Co's share price was sure to take a hit.

Simon sat frozen, his face pade but struggling to inakitalu composure, Jander descended the stage, pasting briefly as she passed him. She said, “I feel sorry for you. The design you bought is one of my discarded pieces."

Simon's breath caught