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.”

with a straight back, Dorothy got a harsh stare from Mr. Percy, urging her

the wine bottle, but his big hand blocked the glass.

Prosperity Consortium is in

an ultimatum. His furrowed brows indicated his

Mr. Lopez. This was my mistake. Next time, I

be a

leaving no dignity for

finally erupted. He directed it all at

you here for? Can’t you even smile? Did Mr. Lopez come here to see your cool

of an assistant’s job. I

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

venting, Mr. Percy glared at her and stormed out.

experience Dorothy

apart from a slight sting in her eyes, there were no tears. She knew

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

about

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