But really, what did their drama have to do with her? Dorothy had bigger fish to fry. If Quincy hadn't called out her name, she would've happily played the part of the oblivious passerby. "What's up?"

Approaching, Dorothy maintained a cool distance, about thirty feet between them. She was inside the company building, leaving Quincy no choice but to stand outside.

"I need to see Everett, it's urgent."

"Then call him. Why drag me into this?" Dorothy frowned, ready to walk away.

"Ms. Sanchez, you'll regret it if you don't help me!" Quincy blurted out in desperation.

At that, Dorothy paused mid-step.

Before she could respond, Kevin appeared from the elevator.

He glanced at Dorothy with a smile, then turned to Quincy. "Mr. Lopez has sent me to escort you up."

"Great!"

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Dorothy stood rooted to the spot as Kevin took Quincy upstairs, her heart aching in a way she couldn't describe.

Karen was right.

had been

initial dislike for Quincy didn't mean it would last forever. Once there was room

So...

that once belonged to her now been given to

Was it hers now?

slowly lifted a hand to

been uncomfortable, but seeing Kevin personally

Quincy had claimed to be

soon after, Kevin, the president's right-hand man, came down personally to fetch her. That

official as

Dorothy forced a smile.

fool

mother, that the scent of Quincy's perfume

truly an

plan had gone off without a hitch, except for one thing Everett hadn't

inform Mr. Lopez about this "unexpected development" and had to

office, Quincy caught sight of Everett

leave you two.

"Okay."

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