Dorothy barely noticed the flash of Everett's phone screen, giving it a subconscious glance but not really paying attention.

As a CEO, his days were typically swamped, and people constantly sought him out.

Lately, she couldn't help but think that Everett must have been putting off a lot of work because of her.

The thought made her heart heavy, as if something was squeezing her throat, making it hard to breathe.

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Everything could just end.

"Dorothy? Dorothy!" Karen's voice sharply pulled her back to reality.

jerked, and she broke out in

up?" she tried to

phone's been ringing. Didn't you hear it?" Indeed, she hadn't

out her phone, she saw it was a call from

overhear something and get the wrong idea,

reach you! I've been calling Mr. Lopez, no answer, and you weren't picking up either," Quincy's voice, even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like clear, calming waters, "Did Mr. Lopez

back to earlier, when Everett's phone screen lit up repeatedly, was it Quincy messaging him? "I'm not sure, you should wait for his reply," Dorothy couldn't confirm whether Everett saw the messages

If it was...

that Everett would actually

you two together?" Quincy

you." Dorothy forced a smile. Catching a glimpse of Everett returning from the restroom,

to remind Everett to check his phone when Karen's conversation sidetracked her! By the

she wanted to

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