Nathan reluctantly agreed to give her a chance after Alex insisted on her qualifications and experience. “Remember, you have one day to prove yourself. No second chances,” he conceded with evident reluctance. As they walked through the shop, Nathan introduced Alex to her co-workers, Preston and Bryan, who mocked her presence. “This is a prank, right? She’s really a stripper or something, isn’t she?” Preston joked. “I am not!” Alex protested, her resolve unshaken. Nathan, attempting to maintain order, warned the men to focus on work. “Enough joking. And if either of you have any complaints or problems with Alex, come to me,” he stated,
though his tone hinted at amusement.Alex’s joy at finally getting a chance to work in her dream job as a car mechanic sours quickly when her boss and co-workers start bullying her for being a woman. However, Alex’s situation worsens dramatically when she uncovers a scheme to scam customers. Alex entered the auto repair shop, nervously meeting Nathan, the owner, who was surprised to see her. “I’m Alex,” she introduced herself, standing her ground despite Nathan’s dismissive remark about expecting a man and suggesting she belonged in a salon instead. “I assure you that was me, sir. ‘Alex’ is short for Alexandria. I sent in my resume, and you invited me for an interview,” Alex clarified, her voice steady despite her frustrationUndeterred by the hostile environment, Alex prepared to prove her worth through her work, starting with the first customer of the day. However, Bryan immediately blocked her path. “It’s Preston’s turn first, then mine, then Preston’s again,” he declared, his tone brooking no argument. “And what am I supposed to do?” Alex asked angrily. You can start by taking out the trash,” he sneered, turning his back to her and effectively dismissing her presence. Ignoring the jibes, Alex focused on proving her worth. “That pile of scrap is not work,” Nathan scoffed when she expressed interest in fixing a car hoisted up on the lift — a vehicle that seemed to have been forgotten. “All of us have tried fixing it. You think you have some superpowers? That customer should dump his junk elsewhere.” Despite his doubt, Alex dived into diagnosing the car, convinced she could find a solution. As she worked, a customer arrived, demanding immediate attention. “I can help you with the issue,” she offered, stepping forward confidently.