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Chapter 45

Everett spotted Dorothy just as she was about to duck out of sight.

“Dorothy”

His voice was deep and magnetic, and his lone was steady.

Since she had failed her attempt at hide and seek, Dorothy had to brace herself and march over. “Mr. Lopez, Ms. Heather”

“We’ll head out now” The moment she came over Everett slid into the cat

Heather waved and gave Dorothy a friendly smile. “Take care on the road. We’ll discuss our thing when you’re back from your trip.

“Uh–huh.”

Only after Heather turned to leave did Dorothy get into the car,

She sneakily eyed Everett, wondering what Heather meant by “our thing.”

“Tired?” Everett loosened his tie and unbuttoned the top of his shirt.

could catch a glimpse of the tattoo on his

dump too much work on

Everett had brought her to the head office to thrive, not to work herself to

only to be interrupted by

New friend request

add her as a

Who was this?

accepted

could wonder too long, her phone rang, It was Karen.

added you on Facebook. He said he had a research project he wanted to discuss with you when you’re free.”

in

definitely be interested. If you introduce this

this opportunity to me”

react this time

his earlier displeasure wasn’t

spirit of being thorough, she knocked on the study door.

need help packing for your trip?”

reading some company reports. His robe was loosely hanging off him, revealing a large expanse of pale

Bring a

“Alright”

pajamas, underwear, and

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