"He's probably... gone incognito or something, right?" After all, Everett's system access was way more advanced than that of the other employees. A little invisibility trick was definitely within his capabilities.

"I checked, he's not incognito, just not here." "Maybe he's in a meeting that doesn't require system access.” These kinds of meetings surely existed, like listening to subordinates’ reports, quarterly reviews, or handling project receptions, legal department contract liaisons, and so on.

But, typically, Kevin could handle such tasks; it was unusual for Everett to handle them personally.

Especially when he hadn't even returned a single call, just for those tasks? "Why not give him another call! I have this sneaky suspicion Dad might be having an affair.” Dorothy sighed, giving her son's head a gentle pat. "Don't talk nonsense! Your father would never do such a thing. Where on earth are you picking up such words? Don’t use them again, okay?" Langston stuck out his tongue and then bounded upstairs with Abigail.

They continued to play, carefree as ever, leaving Dorothy with a nagging sense of uncertainty.

Everett was acting out of character.

few minutes of internal debate, Dorothy

happened to him, and he was keeping it from her! This time, the phone rang and rang with no answer.

she tried again, still no

call Kevin's mobile number directly, and after

at the office?" "Uh, yes, I am. What's up?" "I've been trying to call Everett, and he's not answering. Is he

still swamped. Lots to do today, probably missed his phone!" "Did you tell him about the call I made

needed to see what was going on for herself! Heading to Lopez Corporation, Dorothy decided

didn't stop her for identification,

the grand lobby of Lopez Corporation, she didn't head straight for the CEO's office

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