In the hushed conference room of the Lopez Corporation, managers and shareholders maintained tense silence, cautious not to disturb Mr. Lopez, who engaged in playful banter over the phone.

When the call ended, Kevin dared to clear his throat softly and spoke, “Mr. Lopez, next up is the report from Team Four.” “Alright.” Everett nodded, leaning back slightly in his chair, the cold, serious expression returning to his handsome face. “Go ahead.” Dorothy freshened up, slipping into a set of neutral-colored clothes, not wanting to stand out too much on her first day back at the office.

It was as if she was itching for everyone to know who she was.

Grabbing her car keys, she was about to step out when her phone buzzed with a call from Karen.

“Hey, Karen.” “Jeffrey said he wants to get together for dinner before you two head off to Swevia Country! The last couple of times were... well, a bit eventful, so this time, no kids, just the four of us. I'd love to catch up.” Dorothy glanced at the time. “I'm on my way to the Lopez Corporation now. Everett's still tied up in a meeting. Once he wraps up, I'll check with him and get back to you. Not sure what his plans are for the rest of the day.” “Cool, just let me know!” Karen chuckled, “Jeffrey's stuck at his office too.” “In a meeting?” “Yep! Got called in first thing in the morning.” Dorothy’s mouth twitched slightly.

phone with Everett earlier, Jeffrey surely wasn't part of the same meeting, was he? The very thought made her scalp tingle! Upon reaching

peak office hours, and the underground parking

decided to park in the CEO's reserved spot - the most spacious, conveniently located near

she felt free to indulge in this

way straight to the CEO's

security code with practiced ease and had barely stepped in when a message

my office. Wrapping up soon.] [How did you know I was coming to your office?] Yesterday, he had heard the door, which wasn't strange, but today, she hadn't alerted anyone! [There are cameras in the elevator.] Well, that explained it! The man was even checking the elevator cameras during a meeting! [Mr. Lopez slacks off at work too, huh?]

the faint-hearted, began to intrude into her thoughts, impossible to

open the office window, letting the cool breeze in to temper the

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