Chapter 28

Janice crocheted Ode to the Lunar Castle? Simon could hardly believe his eyes. Could Janice really create something so impressive? That was impossible. Even if she had made it, it must have been pure luck. He knew exactly what her skill level was. This masterpiece was far beyond it. Simon forced a smile, placing a hand on Janice's shoulder. "Look at you, you didn't even mention that you crocheted it. If we had known, Refined Threads Co. wouldn't have kept you out of the competition and upset you like this." He was twisting the truth. Simon was spinning a tale that Janice left Refined Threads Co. because her work was rejected for being insufficient, and in her frustration, she switched companies. Nearby, the other companies overheard. It wasn't clear whether they believed him, but Melody & Loops Creations didn't. They knew Janice's true skill level. That Desert Oasis design was decent in the domestic market, but on the international stage, it still fell short. No wonder Janice h