Chapter 421

Dorothy was on pins and needles, feeling every breath she took in the Lopez Corporation was laced with danger.

“He’s announced marriage, for crying out loud! How can Everett justify this to his wife?”

“Why don’t you take that up with Mr. Lopez yourself?”

What could Kevin possibly say? Mr. Lopez wasn’t one to take kindly to loose talk

“Forget it, I won’t press you” Dorothy’s shoulders slumped in resignation. “Thanks anyway, Kevin.”

“Don’t mention it.” Kevin offered a reassuring smile before glancing at his watch. “Mr. Lopez should be out of his meeting in about an hour. Just wait for him in his designated parking spot.”

“Just text me the location, I’ll find my own way there!” The further she could stay from Everett, the better.

“Oh, come on, Ms. Sanchez, what’s the point of all this squirming? Maybe Mr. Lopez just wants to discuss work with you. By resisting, you’re just making it awkward for everyone. Unless… you’ve got other things on your mind.”

Dorothy didn’t answer.

Kevin was almost out the door when he paused, as if struck by an afterthought. “Actually, there’s something else I might say.”

“Go ahead, Kevin.”

you told me back at the Bay Residence? Maybe you should try

gaze

finally leaving

whispered to the empty room, “And what if I’m not

side against his own mother, especially not to the point of

to jail!

to choose between Everett and her mother Bella, she knew she

later, Dorothy found herself in the CEO’s private parking

to be more open. Just consider Everett as a new boss and

her resignation letter, hand it in tomorrow, and after a six–month notice period, she could leave the Lopez Corporation behind. She was no match for

her thoughts, she suddenly heard

if she’d been plastered in

Everett maintained his impeccable CEO demeanor, approaching with long, confident strides. “Get in

she complied

profound that Dorothy

broke

you reviewed the project

much time to

gist of it for now. Take them home tonight

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