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

to make small talk, given her awkward position, and cut straight to the chase.

so the legal department sped up the process.” Heather stood up from her chair to pour Dorothy a glass of water “Normally, projects of this scale wouldn’t land on my desk. But Everett asked me to help you

her tone that suggested their relationship

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

sat down, her manner impeccable.

Laid out the contract from SingSuccess Enterprises on the table ‘Back to business, the breach of contract part in this agreement has major

and started making notes on

but you need to know your place. Crossing the line is not a good

Heather said it casually Dorothy felt there might be some hidden meaning in her

have no intentions of overstepping my boundaries. I’m simply an employee of the Lopez Corporation, and I’m

confines of

“We’re discussing work

talking

I was worried you might

they continued discussing the details

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