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.

she stepped out, she spotted Heather’s office. The words “Chief Legal Officer

Heather was decked in a Chanel dress. Her makeup was subtle yet

Dorothy didn’t want to make small talk,

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

in her tone that suggested their relationship was rock solid

down! There are some details in the contract that need to be ironed out with you so you can’t just

a chair and sat

part in this agreement has major flaws in your proposal. Of course, I understand

making notes on the contract.

need to know your place. Crossing the line is not

said it casually Dorothy felt there might be some hidden meaning in

no intentions of overstepping my boundaries. I’m simply an employee of the Lopez Corporation, and

confines of the contract”

paused, then laughed. “We’re discussing work

talking about

good. I was worried you might

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