Chapter 332: Elena Ward Pushed Emily Reed Away in Disgust

Elena Ward pushed Emily Reed away in disgust, vigorously wiping her face.

"Ugh, that's disgusting! If you keep this up, I'm staying far away from you. I'm not into women," she scowled.

Emily smirked and leaned in, playfully tilting Elena's chin with her finger. "Too bad, I've got my eyes on you. Whatcha gonna do about it?"

The two locked eyes before bursting into laughter.

Outside the kitchen, William Cooper pricked up his ears, startled by their boisterous laughter.

Emily suddenly sighed. "Opening a clothing store isn't that easy. You've already lent your money to William, and I can't bring myself to ask my family." She bit her lip. "Maybe I should work at the factory first to save up?"

She clenched her fists. Now that she'd left home, she was determined to make something of herself—to prove everyone back in her hometown wrong.

Elena rolled her eyes. "Don't be ridiculous. If I suggested it, did you really think I'd let you worry about money?"

Emily's eyes lit up, and she immediately scooped Elena into a spinning hug.

"Ah! Put me down! Your hands are wet!" Elena shrieked.

Emily laughed as she set her down. "I knew you'd take care of me!"

"Who was it that just accused me of not caring?" Elena huffed.

Emily nudged her playfully. "I was wrong, okay?" She lowered her voice. "Elena, you're my lucky charm. My parents were right—ever since I met you, my luck's turned around."

Elena kicked at her. "Get lost! Meeting you was the worst luck for me! First, I had to save your life, and now you're mooching off me for work too!"

"Ow!" Emily yelped dramatically. "Then I'm sticking with you for life!"

"Pfft—"

A stifled laugh came from the kitchen doorway.

Emily's face flushed red as she stormed over and yanked William's ear. "Eavesdropping on girls' talk? Have you no shame?"

William covered his mouth and fled in a panic.