Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 62 Chapter 62 "Janice, you're not still into Simón, are you?" "No www. I'd love nothing more than to see him sutler," replied Janice as she shrugged off her reat. What happened to her was the perfect example of love turning into hate Jacob said, "Well, just think it over. I'll stand with you in whatever choice you make." He had meant to ask ii talward was into Janice, but he held back. Sthings wouldn't have to be asked out loud because no one would pretend to date someone they disliked just to appease their family.

Even if it wasn't love, Jacob was certain of one thing-Edward only had positive feelings for Janire.

Janice fell asleep in exhaustion without bothering to take a short, she woke up the next morning at 9:30 am, freshened up, and changed before rushing to the office.

There was going to be an important meeting today. She was surprised to find Edward attending the meeting as well the seemed vnfared as he calmly reviewed the data and Extened attentively.

Pushing all her thoughts aside, Janice lensed entirely on her role as the presenter. Her clear speech and commanding preamer radiated a unique charm and decisiveness.

"This crochet design doesn't meet the standards. Take it back," she said as she returned the artisan crochet. Sophie frowned. "How does it not meet the standards? "The style. The market is currently shifting toward a more authentic look. This feris too conventional like it's printed on. You're sill crocheting fish, birds, and flowers. Prosper Stitch Group nast diversity its crochet styles to cater to market demands." Janice held up another piece of crochet design and identified it immediately, "This is broomstickerochet, in tit? Take a look, this plece meets the standards in both style and technique. Ms. Torres, bring in the seamstress who made this and have her fix the minor flaws if there's anything she doesn't understand, guide her." For Emediately nodded. "Got it, Ms. Smith." Being overshadowed by broomstick crochet for the Losttime, Sophie's expression darkened. She retorted, "Artisan crochet has always dominated the crochet industry. As to broomstick crochet- "Crochet itself has no tier or hierarchy, Janice interrupted. She leaned forward to prop her hands against the table and pointed her pen. "Artisan crochet has led the market for years due to its craftsmanship, but sticking to the spatterns will lead to visual fatigue among customers.

"Are you expecting people to wear cardigans with the sfloral designs for decades? There will only be one outcif you can't reform and align with market trends." And that would be elimination "I've reminded you, but you submitted pieces with the sold styles," Janice said as she fixed her gaze on Sophie, who lowered her head and said nothing She didn't think sticking to tradtion was bad. On the contrary, she saw it as honering tradition "You have a month and a half before the Winter Tournament. There will be two rounds to the tournament, one being acrochet contest and the other for double-face crochet. I'm gding you a month and a half. If you can't deliver, I'm sorry, but broomstick crochet will have to take the lead." Fiona glanced at Sophie and felt a spark of excitement. There was finally someone willing to look beyond artisan crochet and give broomstick crochet a chance. She was determined to prove herself "As for double-face crochet, we need to ensure...

A phone rang Janice frowned. "Whose phone is that?" They all exchanged glances. All their phones were on mute.

"Apologies, Ms. Smith " The group turned to look at the source of the voice and widened their eyes in shock. Then, they quickly looked down and pretended not to have noticed.

It was Edward. He apologized night away and immediately silenced the call Janice was deeply shocked to see that Edward was showing her respect. Now that the boss had silenced his phone during meetings and apologized for the disruption, who would ever dare act pass around in the meeting? Janice card her throat and braced herself to say, "I-I'm letting you off just this once" Edward nodded with a smile. "Thanks, Ms. Smith." She was utterly speechless The meeting lasted two and a half hours. Once everyone else leti, Edward stayed behind. Only the two pertained in the coom.

As she packed her stuff, Ezhead booked at her and asked, "Have you ghem in sthoughg?>>> Her pen dropped onto the table with a clatter and ruled off the swiftly grabbed it back.

After a brief desce, she pulled out a cher and settled down. Then, the turned to blau and asked, “This is just for show, right?"

The thought of Barbara made Janice dread such encounters, but Edward reassured her, "Allyou have toward is up. I'll handle everything else.

His promises had always been Jaune took a deep benal. "Alright"

Beloni inating, he placed the keys to the Cullinen onder desk. "Uthis car. It has ac Lakeshore cry. Dun't tell anyone else about our relationship except those closest to Edward breedily replied, "I'll just boy Chapter 62 He was surely wealthy enough to afford a luxury car whenever he felt like it.

He left Janice a black Callinan, and The Pas by the afternoon, he had Harrisom pick up a similar model in dark gray. Their cars now looked like a matching set. Janice returned to her office while still thinking of being a contract couple with Edward. She rubbed her face.