Chapter 325 She Was His Backup

Swanson Corporation had an employee cafeteria, but Emelie felt that she might become the subject of gossip while people ate if she went there now, so she went to a nearby restaurant for lunch instead. The restaurant had its doors wide open, facing the main road. As Elena passed by, she unintentionally glanced inside and spotted Emelie. "Emelie, what a coincidence." Though Emelie had subtly confronted Elena that night at the Navarro residence, adults were adept at maintaining a facade of friendliness as long as they hadn't completely fallen out. Emelie also smiled. "Indeed, Ms. Allen. What brings you over here?" Elena naturally sat down opposite her and ordered a bowl of chicken noodle soup, just like Emelie's. "I heard there's an old bookstore around here with some out-of-print classics, so I came to see if they have the book I'm looking for." Emelie nodded and asked, "Did you find it?" "No." Elena was a little upset. "But it's okay. There's still some time before Mr. Middleton