Chapter 4

The PR job in an investment banking company sounded good, but everyone knew it was just schmoozing and booze.

Who would have thought that he would lump her in with the PR folk? He didn’t think last night was arranged by Mr. Percy, did he?-

Everett’s words burned Dorothy’s cheeks, but she had to swallow her pride for the time being because others were present. She couldn’t leave just yet.

She needed this job badly. She needed the money for her mother’s medical bills.

Now that the atmosphere was cooling down, Mr. Percy quickly put on a cheerful smile. “She’s always been an assistant, Mr. Lopez. I just thought since you and Dorothy are both from Havenbrook, you might have something in common. That’s why I asked her here. If you’re unhappy, I can tell her to leave.”

With that, he shot Dorothy a look.

She was about to leave when Everett spoke, “Sit down.”

“Dorothy, didn’t you hear? Mr. Lopez asked you to sit.”

Barely sitting down with a straight back, Dorothy got a harsh stare from Mr. Percy, urging her to pour wine for Everett.

reached for the wine bottle, but his big hand blocked the glass.

Harmony Ventures project. The Prosperity Consortium is in a tight spot. Submit

giving Mr. Percy an ultimatum. His

my mistake.

a next

the room with his secretary, leaving no dignity for anyone,

Mr. Percy’s anger finally erupted. He directed it all at

you even smile? Did Mr. Lopez come here to see your cool

part of an assistant’s job. I wasn’t trained

Usually, I think you’re

Mr. Percy glared at her

embarrassing experience Dorothy had encountered since she started working.

slight sting in her eyes, there were no tears. She knew when she entered this field that the lower her rank, the humbler she had to

so cold. She thought… she thought with their connection, and knowing that it had been her

about him being difficult were

hotel room in her heels, her

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