Chapter 12

Dorothy waited until Everett finished his call outside before she stepped out of the car to meet him.

“It provides Havenbrook’s special cuisine.” His voice was cold and deep, like a cello..

“Oh.” Dorothy was a bit surprised. Did this mean Everett remembered that they had been middle school classmates?

Or perhaps he knew from the start.

Dorothy felt out of place when standing next to Everett. He was dressed to the nines; he was clearly a golden boy. And there she was, with ‘assistant’ written all over her face.

Feeling uncomfortable as soon as they sat down in the restaurant, Dorothy didn’t know what to do. She couldn’t possibly start reminiscing about middle school, could she?

Everett, on the other hand, seemed more at ease. It was as if he were with a friend who he saw every day. He casually rolled up his shirt sleeves and ordered a few dishes.

“The SinoSuccess Enterprises project, was it you who handled it?”

Caught off guard by the sudden work-related question, Dorothy hastily nodded. “Yes, that’s me.”

detail?” Everett leaned back slightly, awaiting her

have. Their financial data is accurate. I’ve checked.

response.

data isn’t fabricated doesn’t mean there aren’t financial

has 50 million in liquid assets, but their commitment letter states

Dorothy fell silent.

different from when he scolded Mr.

for Everett’s competence. He had spotted the

completely. All she wanted to do was return

dishes

A whole night?

surprise. “Am I

eyebrow. “It saves time for the

not what I meant.” She clenched her fists under the table, gathering the courage to ask directly. “After the registration, do we have

to live together?”

share a bed with him?

“Otherwise?”

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