Chapter 19

Threats had always been Simon's go-to tactic with Janice. But this time, he miscalculated. While it might have worked like a charm in the past, it certainly wasn't guaranteed to work now—especially since Alex hadn't even managed to get through to Janice's phone. Janice's first day on the job was packed to the brim. From selecting designs to reorganizing seamstresses and setting tasks for the next quarter, she barely had time to grab a bite. Her efficiency and fast pace were a stark contrast to the previously lackadaisical crochet department. The abrupt shift left some employees grumbling: "Remember how easy it used to be? Clock in, clock out, enjoy lunch, do a little crochet, then head home. Now look at this mess!" "Seriously, how are we supposed to finish analyzing all these patterns?" It wasn't just about analysis—they were now expected to write weekly reports, too. But Janice wasn't trying to make things difficult or prove herself as a new leader. Refined Threads had clear st