Chapter 141

It seemed that the heavens were truly on Elsie's side. Amelia had never married Simon, after all. This was the perfect scenario. … "Ms. Smith!" Janice strode into the Prosper Stitch Group building, pushing open the door to Edward's office. "Edward, what's going on with the stock market?" The room was crowded. Matilda, senior finance executives, accountants, and the heads of subsidiary crochet factories were all present. Edward waved his hand at her. "I was just about to explain. "Everyone, please leave us." One by one, the executives exited the room. Janice sank onto the couch, and Edward joined her, keeping a measured distance as he lit a cigarette. "Suddenly acquiring such large quantities of raw materials will definitely raise alarms and make other companies cautious. You know that as well as I do," Janice reminded him. Edward met her gaze. "That's why I let it slip that Refined Threads Co. crossed me, forcing me to take drastic measures. They'll believe it was an impuls