Chapter 40

When it came to work, Dorothy couldn’t afford to slack off,

After a quick word with her mom, she hailed a cab to the head office of the Lopez Corporation.

hadn’t been here often. She only ever came during the annual meetings of the Prosperity Consortium.

She was dumbstruck the moment she stepped into the lobby

This place was just stunning. The hanging chandeliers alone, made of natural crystal must cost a fortune. The surroundings resembled a museum. It was filled with antique pieces and original masterpieces.

Following Heather’s instructions, Dorothy took elevator number 12 straight to the ninth floor.

as she stepped out, she spotted Heather’s office. The words “Chief Legal Officer on the door signified the importance of

quick.” Heather was decked in a Chanel dress. Her makeup was subtle yet exuded an

Dorothy didn’t want to make small talk, given her awkward position,

Mr. Percy from Team 3 was in a hurry, so the legal department sped up the process.” Heather stood up from her chair to pour Dorothy a glass of water “Normally, projects of this scale wouldn’t land on my desk. But Everett asked

she mentioned Everett, there was an intimacy in her tone

that need to be ironed out with you so you can’t just up and

sat down, her manner impeccable. “Thanks for the

on the table ‘Back to business, the breach of contract part in this agreement

nodded and started making

that you’re trying to intimidate them, but you need to know your place. Crossing the line is not a good look.”

it casually Dorothy felt there might be some hidden

overstepping my boundaries. I’m simply an employee of the Lopez

of the

laughed. “We’re discussing work here.”

talking

that’s good. I was worried you might misunderstand something”

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