Chapter 24

Yvonne spotted Janice from afar. Her reaction was a mix of surprise and delight. Janice had really left Refined Threads Co. and joined Prosper Stitch Group. Thoughts began to swirl in Yvonne's mind. Could Janice bring her along to the new company? After all, joining such a large corporation alone without her own team was no small feat. Yvonne was worried about Janice's situation. "Now, let's welcome Prosper Stitch Group to present their submission," announced the host. A staff member, wearing gloves and handling the crochet piece with meticulous care, placed the piece onto a tray and delivered it to the stage. The five judges, all senior experts in the field, also wore gloves and examined each submission closely, using magnifying glasses to inspect the intricate stitches and designs. The process of the crochet competition was straightforward. A hundred people were randomly selected just fifteen minutes before the event began. Phones were being kept away, and the audience was fo