Chapter 157

“Me?” Elaine Davis pointed to herself like she’d just heard the biggest joke ever. “Let me tell you, my dad’s the manager of this whole place. This entire factory? It’s all under his watch. I can go in whenever I want. Who do you think you are to stop me? If you’ve got the guts, why don’t you try coming in too?” Elaine was brimming with confidence. Outsiders had no access here, and Emily clearly wasn’t part of the factory staff—no way she could get in. In the end, Elaine strutted right in with Justin on her arm. Emily stayed outside, the corners of her lips lifting into a smug, amused smile. Not long after they entered, Justin immediately pulled his arm free from Elaine’s. Elaine blinked in surprise, clearly not expecting that. “Justin, what was that—?” “I’ve got work to do. Your dad’s in his office. You might wanna find him there,” Justin said curtly before walking away. Elaine stood frozen for a second, then stomped her foot. She just couldn’t figure it out—he was fine with her momen