Bride To Be Not Me (Janice and Simon) novel Chapter 188

"Nothing to do with you?" Amelia scoffed from behind the bodyguards. "You gave me the driver's contact. He knew you. You set this whole thing up. There's no way you're getting out of this."

She paused, then added, "Besides, you knew what I wanted to do to Janice, but you still hooked me up with the driver. If that's not being an accomplice, what is?"

"You—" Heidi snapped, her face red with fury. "I'll tear you apart!"

They lunged at each other, causing chaos in the room.

The bodyguards stood back, watching. Gregory and Emma tried to intervene, but their efforts were clearly biased toward Heidi.

Just then, Edward said, "Gregory, do we have a deal about the company or not?"

Meeting Edward's gaze, Gregory understood the warning. They weren't taking Heidi anywhere unless he dissolved the company.

Edward wasn't working alone anymore. He had a vast network of connections, and Robert was still backing him. Plus, with Calvin injured, the Ryans would have to answer to the Moores eventually. But the company represented decades of hard work for Gregory and Emma.

Edward continued, his gaze unwavering, "Once the company is dissolved, you won't be able to do business in Greenfield City for the next ten years."

He added, "Gregory, you'd better keep your word. You've known me long enough to know my temperament."

Gregory knew that if Edward was pushed too far, he'd do anything.

The entire Lakeshore City knew about Edward's clash with Robert when he decided to start his own business. The argument had nearly turned physical, and they almost severed ties.

Edward had never backed down from anyone—not even the powerful Moores, let alone Gregory. Edward's determination and ruthlessness were something they could never match.

"Dad," Heidi said, shaking her head vigorously. "No!"

Gregory closed his eyes briefly. "I agree."

"Dad!" Heidi protested, her voice filled with disbelief.

Edward turned to look at Heidi, who was stunned by Gregory's decision. His expression was cold. "You can leave now," he said flatly.

At that moment, Heidi felt no guilt or gratitude for Gregory's sacrifice. All she could think about was that once the company was gone, she'd no longer be a wealthy heiress and would lose her place in the upper class of Lakeshore City. She couldn't accept that.

Heidi cared about her status more than anything. She knew that once the company was gone, the other wealthy heiresses would probably laugh behind her back.