Chapter 51

"Ms. Gildon went to the factory," Gerard answered. "She noticed some discrepancies in the data and wanted to check it out herself." He chose his words carefully, just in case it turned out to be a misunderstanding. "…She's not causing a scene and skipping work, is she?" Dominic remarked, suspicion lacing his tone. Upon waking, he recalled how aggressively he had yanked her the night before. "No, of course not," Gerard quickly reassured him. "She genuinely went to the factory. It's not a major issue, but it's not exactly minor either. We were planning to let you know, but with your busy schedule today, she decided to look into it herself first." Dominic nodded, appearing convinced. … Vespera had taken a cab to the factory, quietly watching the scenery pass by during the drive. Upon her arrival, she introduced herself. The factory manager, along with the administrative and financial staff, quickly stepped forward to greet her. The manager was a man in his 40s—of average height,