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Austin had not lied to her! Ophelia almost wanted to slap herself. Of all the people she could've picked a fight with at work, it had to be someone you just don't cross.

"I'll take my leave, Ms. Sanchez," she muttered, not daring to linger any longer as she hustled out of Dorothy's office.

Dorothy sighed, her elegant brow furrowing in frustration. She hated playing the ‘Everett card’ to command respect, especially since they were no longer together. It felt so awkward.

Her phone was still ringing. Dorothy snatched it up and hit the answer button.

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spoke, "I heard about the office spat." "What spat?" "The argument you had." Dorothy was stunned. "How do you even know about that?" "I tried calling you, but you didn't pick up, so I had someone check the fourth project team's security cams." Dorothy was speechless. Privacy was evidently a myth when it came to Everett's

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She came to my office to apologize. Don't fire her. It'll make things super awkward for me." If she said she forgave Ophelia only for Everett to turn around and fire her, that would make it seem like she complained behind her back! "She's just an assistant. The Lopez Corporation won't miss her." "But I've only

broke the silence. "You sick, Everett?"

your voice. What's up with your throat?" He was always too stubborn for his own good. She knew he hadn't answered her

got the kids well taken care of, but they need their dad! And if you're sick, you can't play with them." There was another heavy silence on Everett's end before he finally said, "I got it." "I gotta go. Take your medicine, get your shots.” "Alright." Dorothy exhaled deeply after hanging up. Talking to Everett was like walking on eggshells. Every word, every sentence, had to be weighed carefully. Conversations were tricky terrain for