Chapter 40

When it came to work, Dorothy couldn’t afford to slack off,

After a quick word with her mom, she hailed a cab to the head office of the Lopez Corporation.

hadn’t been here often. She only ever came during the annual meetings of the Prosperity Consortium.

She was dumbstruck the moment she stepped into the lobby

This place was just stunning. The hanging chandeliers alone, made of natural crystal must cost a fortune. The surroundings resembled a museum. It was filled with antique pieces and original masterpieces.

Following Heather’s instructions, Dorothy took elevator number 12 straight to the ninth floor.

As soon as she stepped out, she spotted Heather’s office. The words “Chief Legal Officer on the door signified the importance of Heather to the whole Lopez Corporation.

“You got here quick.” Heather was decked in a Chanel dress. Her makeup was subtle yet exuded an air of sophistication

want to make small talk, given her awkward

a hurry, so the legal department sped up the process.” Heather stood up from her chair to pour Dorothy a glass of water “Normally,

was an intimacy in her tone that suggested

down! There are some details in the contract that need to be ironed out with you so you can’t

this, Dorothy pulled out a chair and sat down, her manner

of contract part in this agreement has major flaws in your proposal. Of course, I understand your lack of experience, but you need to know there are limits to legal compensation for breaches. If

making notes on

but you need to know your place. Crossing the line is

casually Dorothy felt there might be some hidden meaning in

I’m simply an employee of the Lopez Corporation, and I’m doing my

of the contract”

laughed. “We’re discussing

talking about

I was worried you might misunderstand

discussing the details of the

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