Chapter 192

Nathan had been unsure a second ago, but now he sounded dead certain, "It really is you." "Didn't expect you to be with Orion Axis Group." "You've got the wrong person," Elaine kept denying, refusing to admit anything. Doesn't matter anymore—time to bail. She'd barely taken a few steps when Nathan caught up, calling out, "Stop right there." "What are you hiding from?" Nathan grabbed her arm. With no other choice, Elaine turned to face him. Now that he got a better look at her, Elaine didn't bother faking it anymore. She tried to act cool and said, "Nope, not me." While saying that, she yanked her arm free. Even if no one else was around, pulling and tugging in public? Not her style. To smooth over the awkwardness, she coughed lightly and said, "Ahem, long time no see, Mr. James." Nathan gave her a once-over. "Can't believe you're one of the judges." Elaine casually pushed her bangs aside, head held high. Yup, judge—she owned it. "You're a secretary?" Nathan asked next. He'd overheard s