Chapter 58

Elaine

Wait, what? Me? What the hell is she talking about?

I began to panic as all eyes were turned on me. My heart skipped a beat as shock surged inside. I hadn’t been informed about presenting today so I came unprepared. What was this all about?

I gripped my folder tightly, trying to hide the tremble in my hands. Judging by the way Nancy smirked, I knew this was something she planned to humiliate me.

Perhaps sensing my discomfort, Marie leaned towards me, attempting to intervene. “I think Elaine—”

“Let Elaine give the update, Marie. It’s her task isn’t it?” Nancy declared firmly. Her voice left no room for argument, silencing Marie as she sat again. At that point, I knew there was nothing I could do to avoid this. So, I was forced to suck everything up and straightened up. I wouldn’t let her bully me like this without a fight.

Gathering my courage, I took my folder and stood up.

Desperation clawed at me, my legs feeling unsteady under the weight of everyone’s expectant gazes. I c