Bride To Be Not Me (Janice and Simon) novel Chapter 107

Hearing that something had happened and that they needed to go back, Janice felt uneasy.

Simon's recent interview had thrown her straight into the storm of public opinion.

During the interview, the reporter had asked, "We've talked about the industry. Now, Mr. Fitzgerald, what do you think about Ms. Smith from Prosper Stitch Group, who has been making waves lately?"

Simon had responded with a dignified tone, "Honestly, I don't want to bring up the past as some might think it's just a marketing gimmick. But in life, you'll always meet people who say one thing and do another. It's normal. Besides, who wouldn't want to move on to a better platform when they're young and capable? She has left, and I have my own life to live. I just hope everyone is doing well."

Not once did he mention Janice's name, but everyone knew exactly who he was referring to.

More than that, he took the opportunity to address the bride-to-bridesmaid incident, subtly shifting all the blame onto Janice—painting her as someone who was disloyal, money-driven, and opportunistic.

The public quickly speculated that Janice must have betrayed Simon first, explaining why she so swiftly jumped from Prosper Stitch Group. Otherwise, how could she have landed a job there so quickly?

The wave of criticism all turned toward Janice, with a massive number of people condemning her as an ungrateful gold-digger.

Some radical netizens even started tagging Prosper Stitch Group's official account, demanding that they fire someone with such poor morals or they would stop buying from them entirely.

Crochet wasn't just a craft; it extended into various products such as home decor, fans, clothing, and shoes. Each of these industries incorporated crochet in unique ways, and Prosper Stitch Group specialized in producing them all.

On the way to Barbara's house, Edward had already received three calls from Harrison. Each one reported that business partners were calling to inquire about the situation, stating that they didn't want to associate with someone of questionable character.

But Edward only gave one response, "If they want to terminate their contracts, let them. Just make sure they return every single product they've ordered."

After considering his boss' stance, Harrison relayed the message to the partners, "Mr. Moore's position is clear—we're in the crochet business. If you're more concerned with online rumors than market value and mutually beneficial collaboration, then Prosper Stitch Group has no interest in working with you.

"Return your orders, and don't forget to insure the shipments. Any damages along the way will be your responsibility."

This was completely unexpected.

Those companies had only called, hoping to pressure Prosper Stitch Group into lowering their supply prices. With such a media storm, they assumed the company's stock price was bound to take a hit.

Most businesses would prioritize keeping their partners happy in such a crisis.