He had a way with her, a gentleness that was almost tender, the kind that spoke volumes. To him, Dorothy was his heart's delight.

"I don't want special treatment, not from you, Austin, not from anyone. It wouldn't sit right with the others," Dorothy insisted, her thoughts drifting to Ophelia and their past confrontations.

Returning to the fourth project team, Dorothy noticed Ophelia's absence, likely fallout from that botched pricing issue. The Lopez Corporation, with its sprawling empire, wouldn't let such missteps slide unnoticed.

lips are sealed," he promised, though Dorothy

finally left the office. Before driving off, he instructed Kevin to keep an eye on Dorothy during the meeting and to report back

had agreed on. It was off the beaten path, attracting few

out of his car, Everett saw Quincy approaching. His stride was

the antidote." "You'll have it," Quincy assured with a gentle smile, gesturing towards the diner. "I've reserved us a table. Shall we?" Everett glanced at

and handed it over. "This will

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