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.

spotted Heather’s office. The words “Chief Legal Officer

in a Chanel dress. Her makeup was subtle yet exuded

Enterprises already ready?” Dorothy didn’t want to make small talk, given her awkward position, and cut straight to

Heather stood up from her chair to pour Dorothy a glass of water “Normally, projects of this scale wouldn’t land

her tone that suggested their relationship

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

pulled out a chair and sat down,

business, the breach of contract part in this agreement has major flaws in your proposal. Of course, I understand your lack of experience, but you need to know there are limits to

started making notes

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

felt there might

an employee of the

confines of

paused, then laughed. “We’re

talking about work

good. I was worried you might misunderstand something”

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