Chapter 4

The PR job in an investment banking company sounded good, but everyone knew it was just schmoozing and booze.

Who would have thought that he would lump her in with the PR folk? He didn’t think last night was arranged by Mr. Percy, did he?-

Everett’s words burned Dorothy’s cheeks, but she had to swallow her pride for the time being because others were present. She couldn’t leave just yet.

She needed this job badly. She needed the money for her mother’s medical bills.

Now that the atmosphere was cooling down, Mr. Percy quickly put on a cheerful smile. “She’s always been an assistant, Mr. Lopez. I just thought since you and Dorothy are both from Havenbrook, you might have something in common. That’s why I asked her here. If you’re unhappy, I can tell her to leave.”

With that, he shot Dorothy a look.

She was about to leave when Everett spoke, “Sit down.”

“Dorothy, didn’t you hear? Mr. Lopez asked you to sit.”

a straight back, Dorothy got a harsh stare from Mr. Percy, urging her to pour wine for Everett.

bottle, but his big hand blocked

following the Harmony Ventures project. The Prosperity

Percy an ultimatum. His furrowed brows

my mistake. Next time, I

a next

that, he left the room with his secretary, leaving no dignity for anyone, without giving

erupted. He

smile? Did Mr. Lopez come

Percy, being a drinking buddy isn’t part of an

how much effort I put into arranging this dinner? Usually, I think you’re pretty and efficient, but you’re useless

glared at her and stormed

was the most embarrassing experience Dorothy

tears. She knew when she entered this

be so cold. She thought… she thought with their connection, and

about him

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