Chapter 123

It seemed that for Dorothy’s sake, he could even put his project in Lumina Bay on hold.

Everett got out of the car, looking like he hadn’t gotten much sleep last night. His handsome face looked a bit tired, and his eyes were shadowed with dark circles.

“What happened?” Amanda, noticing her son’s unusual state, asked as she approached him.

“Nothing. I’ve just been busy with work and didn’t get much shut–eye. He didn’t want to reveal these issues to his mom, so he turned his gaze to Heather, who was standing beside her. “Ms. Heather can I have a word with you in private?”

Heather nodded and smiled. “You can give me a lift to the office. It saves me from having to drive. Amanda Everett’s gonna take me. III be heading off with him.”

“Off you go! Amanda was all too happy to see this.

She was thrilled to see her son finally warming up to Heather.

With his mom around, Everett didn’t say much. Let’s get going then.”

“Alright. Come back after work.”

“Sure”

to wait for Heather, who was lagging

twisted her ankle. She couldn’t keep up

car, Heather acted as if nothing had happened. “What made you come back from Lumina Bay all of a sudden?”

are you

question wasn’t really a question, but a

over her face. “You think I did this? Because Dorothy told you I was

“Then what?”

Everett’s icy face as her grievances started

Everett remained silent

suspect me.” Heather’s eyes were full of disappointment. “At least do some digging first before coming straight to me with your accusations! Show

no reason to sell the core technical

why Everett believed

could give her whatever she wanted. She

financial situation? Sure, you gave her money for her mom’s hospital bills, but that doesn’t mean she’s satisfied. The other company must have offered her o large sum of money How can you be so sure she wouldn’t be tempted?”

Consortium knew Dorothy was in need of

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