Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 54 Amelia smiled and immediately wrapped her arms around Simon The nsipped from Simon's lips in a barely audible. Amelia's eyes widened, her pupils trembling as the shock hit her.

simon? What did you just call me?" Her voice snapped Simon back to 1. ty. He frowned, lifting his head sluggishly. When he recognized her face, he pulled away abruptly and sat up Tou. You should go back and get soise rest," he muttered.

"Simon, don't you likeanymore? I've been by your side all this time. How could you." Amelia felt she had already ghen so much to Simon. She had stayed by his side for three months and had one received a little over one million dollars for her effort.

But Simon cut her off, yanking at his tie with visible impudience. "How long have you been with me, really?" "I've been with you for over three mouths! The company's been through so much turmoll, and you've been fighting with Janice non-stop. Haven't been the one by your side through it all?" To her shock, Simon's gaze hardened with disdain so sharp, it felt like a slap mething special? You're "That's what you call staring by my side? Janice was with the for seven years and newer made a boss like this. Do you think three months is somet overestimating yourself. Instead of worrying about nonsense, shouldn't you be more concerned about your illness? Amelia troze, the words hitting her like a blow to the chest. Her entire body trembled with anger and humiliation. "Simon, you've already acknowledgedas Mrs. Fitzgerald in front of everyone! If you don't follow through. What about my reputation? Simon's voice rose, each word cutting deeper than the last. "A dying woman cares about her reputation will your "reputation" save your life? When we get back, I'll go with you to the hospital for a tollow-up check-up" He wanted to know how much tshe had left.

Before she could respond, Simon collapsed back onto the bed, the alcohol overtaking him completely.

Amelia stood from, hers drenched in cold sweat Saman wanted to go with her to the hospital.

Her legs telt unsteady as she stumbled out of the room. Her mind was racing, consumed by a single horrifying thought.

She couldn't lit Simon go with her for a follow-up.

If Simon found out that she didn't have lung cancer but HIV instead..

Janice was just about to leave Edward's room and return to her room next door when her high heel twisted slightly on the overly soft carpet, "Careful," Edward said, steadying her with a firm hand Once she retained her balance, Janice paused at the door and glanced back at him. “Thank you, for helpingdeal with Simon, Mr. Moore. Just thinking about how furious be's going to be makesfeel so much better." Scamming Simon out of six million dollars had put her in a fantastic mood.

Echward leaned casually against the well, his sharp features softened by the warm glow of the overhead lamp.

"If you really want to make him lose it, there's another way," Edward said, his voice smooth.

Theard reached out, his fingers brushing lightly through her hair. "I could pretend to be your boyfriend" Janice troon, caught off god.

Hi, pretending to be her boyfriend? That would absolutely drive Simon Insane Edward, noticing her moment of stence, didn't push further. Instead, he stepped to the side and politely opened the door for her. "Get srest" Janice stepped out into the hallway. But she barely took two steps before she ran straight into Amelia, who was stumbling hurriedly down the corridor. "You Janice" Areliablated out, her voice filled with shock.

but it wasn't just Janice who caught her attention. When Amelia's gate shifted to Edward standing in the doorway behind janice, her eyes widened even further.

Meanwhile, back in his room, a sudden thought julted Simon awake-he needed to transfer money to Shirley the next day.

He innevedutely grabbed Alex, insisting they head out to get a new bank card right away.

*Mr. Fitzgerald, at this hour, I doubt any of the backs line we still- Alex began, but his words trailed off as they rounded a comer in the hallway.

The air froce, thick with tension, as the group stood in a suffocating silence, Janice was unmistakably standing right in front of adward's dust.

Chapter 54 Chapter 54 A lighter clicked, igniting acigarette. At the stime, it seemed to ignite the line of rage in Simon's chest. He stormed forward. "I knew! You're shameless, Janice. Selling yourself for status and wealth, huh? You" Before this, Simon had only suspected that Janice might cory up to Edward. But now, seeing her standing outside Edward's room Late at night, his suspicions felt fully confirmed.

How could she be so utterly self- I-respectless? Janice, already irritated and emboldened by a few drinks, wasn't about to back down *I'm just following your example, Simon. Birds of a feather, right? You've done far worse without an ounce of shame. Compared to you, I'm practically a saint" So, you admit it, huh? You're just shamelessly throwing yourself at him?" Simon's voice rose, his face flushing with fury "Looks like my previous warning didn't leave much of an impression on you, Mr. Fitzgerald." Edward's different one froze Simon in place.

Simon's heart sank, his frustration boiling beneath the surface as he bit his lip Why was Edward so intent on defending Janice? Couldn't he see that she wasn't worth anything? "Mr. Moore, I'm saying this for your good. You shouldn't let someone like Janice a selfish, money-hungry woman- tam us into enemies. Besides, I've already contacted Ms. Olson. She has agreed to sellher crochet design Mr. Moore, I urge you to reconsider your position carefully." Simon was convinced Edward wouldn't let a woman jeopardize his business. There was no way.

But his words cut into Janice like knives.

After all the years she had stood by him and all the sacrifices she had made, didn't any of it mean anything? How could he always be so cruel and venomous with his words? Looking at Simon's hated expression, rice suddenly remembered what Edward had said earlier.

To make Simon furious Without missing a beat, she smiled and stepped back gracefully. She slipped bes arm through Edward's in one fladmotion "Edward and I are in a proper relationship. So, Mr. Fitzgerald, I suggest you watch your mouth. Haven't you heard the saying, "Disaster comes from the mouth'?" Edward lowered his gaze slightly, his eyes flickering with faint anument.

He went along with her effortlessly, wrapping an arm around her shoulder with ease. To top it off, he reached up and tucked a stray lock of her hair behind her ear. His gesture was so smooth and nature that it felt entirely real What? Relationship! Simon's and Amelia's reactions were identical-wide eyes, slack jaws, and faces frozen in disbelief.

However, Edward didn't spate Simon a glance. Instead, he turned to Janice and asked gently, "Wantto go with you to grab your pajamas? Janice caught on immediately, her expression softening into an affectionate smile, "Sure." With that, the two of them walked past Simon and Amella as if neither of them existed.

But just as they passed Simon, Edward suddenly stopped. Turning his head slightly, he leveled a calm, plencing gaze directly at him Simon's teeth were clenched so tightly he thought they might shatter, Instinctively, he stepped back, clearing the way for Edward and Janice without a word.

Why wasn't Edward even fazed by the mention of shiney's name? Simon could only stand there, helpless, as Edward and Janice disappeared into the room next door hand-in- hand.

Left standing in the hallway, Simon felt his fury boil over to the point that his teeth made an audible grinding sound.

What kind of spell had Jankecast on Edward to make him ignore Shirley, of all people? What did Janice have that was so special? That Lace? Was that it? *Mr. Fargerald " Alex's voice broke through his seething thoughts.

Simon took a deliberate step back from the door, increasing the distance between himself and the peephole.

Asly grin curled across his lips as he turned to Alex and issued his directive, "Get in touch with the upper management at Prosper Stich Group. Tell them this-as long as they agree to line Jaulce, I'm willing to arrange a meeting between them and Ms Olson" Ther was no way Prosper Stitch Group's excutis would pass up an opportunity to meet Shirley

And over that meeting was secured, m not even Edward would have the influence to shield panide on his own "Understood," Alex said with a quick nod before turn to leave and carry out the order. Simon, however, didn't move from the hallway. He lingered, his dark, sinister gar locked on the door, "They're taking I" bettered under hits breath.

Simon had made up his mind to wait right there, determined to catch m award leaving the room. The man Edward stepped out, Simon would expose janice's shameless Des for what they truly wITE. Chapter 55