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.

are sealed," he promised, though Dorothy doubted the sincerity in his

driving off, he instructed Kevin to keep an eye on Dorothy during the meeting and to report back the moment it

the secluded diner he and Quincy had agreed on.

his car, Everett saw Quincy approaching. His stride was purposeful, his

glanced at her. "I'm in a hurry.' "Not even to discuss Ms. Sanchez?" " "Spit it out." Restraining himself

from her bag and handed it over. "This will keep Ms. Sanchez safe for another

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