Chapter 19

A stern warning jolted Dorothy awake.

How could she be so sure that Everett would turn a blind eye to her application just because they had slept together?

She shouldn’t forget that he paid for that. It was a transaction, after all. There was no room for emotions.

“Nothing more. I’m sorry for bothering you, Mr. Lopez.” She quickly hung up the phone, not waiting for his response.

This felt like a slap in her face.

Meanwhile, Mr. Percy got the news and stormed into the room, fuming.

“I told you it wouldn’t work, Dorothy! Who do you think you are? Do you think I can trust you again? I did this time, and now look what happened!”

As Mr. Percy began to berate her, Karen rushed over to defend Dorothy. “Mr. Percy, Dorothy’s mother just had an accident. Can you cut her some slack?”

slammed his hand on the table. “Alright, Dorothy, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

her seat and bowed deeply. “I apologize, Mr. Percy. I won’t give up on the SinoSuccess

not be blowing hot air!” With that, Mr. Percy stormed out, slamming the door behind

Mr. Percy. “Don’t be afraid of him, Dorothy! If it comes to it, we

her computer. “I must secure the SinoSuccess

Dorothy answered it. It was

asked you to

from

high heels, arriving at

give her any favors at work, so she had no right to hold any emotions against him.

Knock, knock.

woman’s voice answered

“Come in.”

be found. Only a woman holding a wine glass was present.

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