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.

he promised, though Dorothy doubted the

driving off, he instructed Kevin to keep an eye

at the secluded diner he and Quincy had agreed on. It was off the beaten path,

Everett saw Quincy approaching. His stride was

glanced at her. "I'm in a hurry.' "Not even

and handed it over. "This will keep Ms. Sanchez safe for

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