Chapter 77

"What's going on, Smithy? Why are you crying?" Barbara's concerned voice came through the phone. Heidi feigned a pitiful tone and complained, "Ms. Thompson, I was at Prosper Stitch Group today. They're about to select a piece to be represented in the Winter Tournament, but my piece was eliminated by people siding with Janice." "Who's Janice?" Heidi's eyes grew vicious as she scowled, "She's just a woman with a messy private life, and now it seems her relationship with Edward is unclear. "She knows crocheting, but her past works were mediocre, yet she presented an exceptional piece today. I suspect she bought someone else's work, but Edward wouldn't listen." Barbara sighed. After a brief pause, she said, "You're new to the industry, Smithy. You need to trust Edward's judgment. Stop crying now." Heidi decided to risk it all. "Ms. Thompson, have you heard of Shirley Olson?" "Shirly Olson? Of course, I've heard of her." Heidi took a deep breath. "I… I am Shirley Olson, so how coul