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.

Heather’s office. The words “Chief Legal Officer

in a Chanel dress. Her makeup was subtle yet exuded an

didn’t want to make small talk, given her awkward position, and cut straight to the

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 me to help you out so i specifically requested

her tone that suggested

some details in the contract that need to be ironed out with you so

pulled out a chair and sat down, her manner

to Everett My return to the country is simply to assist him.” Heather Laid out the contract from SingSuccess Enterprises on the table ‘Back to business, the breach of contract part in this agreement has major flaws in your proposal. Of course, I understand your lack

nodded and started making notes on the contract.

trying to intimidate them, but you need to know your place. Crossing

it casually Dorothy felt there might be

boundaries. I’m simply an employee of

confines of the

paused, then laughed. “We’re discussing work here.”

also talking about work

was worried you might misunderstand something”

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