As Everett mentioned it, Dorothy found herself blushing even more fiercely. It was as if she had been expecting something to happen.

Head bowed, she barely spoke throughout the meal, leaving the diner with her cheeks still flushed with embarrassment. Back at Bay Residence, they found themselves in a rare moment of solitude.

Usually, Abigail and Langston would be playing in their room, not exactly intruding but still, it wasn't the sas being alone together.

needing her attention. Once she got to work, it took precedence over everything else.

Everett asked, glancing over her shoulder as he passed

had been involved in the project from the very beginning, putting her heart and soul into every detail, making it unforgettable. "Don't overdo it," Everett said, patting her shoulder. "I wanted you to cback here to take your mind off things, not to sacrifice your health for work." "I want to do it right," Dorothy replied

feeling she had been irresponsible, and on the other, unable to stomach the idea of continuing to work at

get married?" Dorothy blinked, her smile awkward. “What else could I have done?” He was the CEO of the Lopez Corporation! Was she supposed to cling to him like other women, hoping for ssort of commitment? That was something

a chance to see you is hard enough, let alone discuss anything with you." Looking back, it seemed almost unbelievable. She was just an assistant, and Everett's position in the

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