As the elevator doors slid open at Everett's office level, Dorothy stepped out with a sense of urgency, only to spot Kevin emerging from his own office. "Ms. Sanchez?" Kevin called out, a hint of surprise in his voice.

"Yeah," Dorothy replied, trying to mask her anxiousness with a forced calmness. "Is Everett around?"

Kevin hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Yeah, he's in, but he's tied up in a meeting."

"How long do you reckon it'll last?"

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Dorothy pursed her lips, her determination not waning. "Then I'll wait for him here."

Kevin seemed a bit uneasy. "Mr. Lopez might be a while... Maybe you can tell me what you need, and I can pass the message?"

Dorothy caught on to something in his tone. She smiled slightly, "Everett told you not to let me in, didn't he?"

"No, not at all! Ms. Sanchez, you're reading too much into it. Why would Mr. Lopez say something like that?"

here to see him. I'll

really is in

has dropped countless meetings for me before,

heavy silence before Kevin capitulated.

he had helped her out a lot in the past. Even if things were tense with Everett, she

dissuade Dorothy,

knocked and upon entering, Everett seemed to sense something,

Everett asked before Kevin could even

outside until your meeting is over.

gestured dismissively. "Don't worry about it. I'll handle

"Got it."

left the office, catching Dorothy's expectant gaze as he did. Without needing

Lopez will come out after his meeting," Kevin

nodded her thanks.

trouble. Just

Kevin walked towards the elevator, he couldn't help but glance back at

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