Chapter 431

“Everett, cut the crap!”

The man on the receiving end of the scolding just shrugged nonchalantly, pinching out the last embers of his cigarette.

“I’m just weighing my options here, seeing if a peck on the cheek is worth getting bitten.”

Dorothy pretended she hadn’t heard his blasphemous remark and kept her gaze fixed firmly on the pavement ahead.

But Everett had a dead–serious look on his face, as if he were negotiating the finer points of a business deal. Is there a limit to the number of kisses per day?”

Dorothy struggled for a response.

She was convinced that Everett was possessed or something

The news of Dorothy returning to work at Lopez Corporation spread quickly, reaching Heather’s ears as she clocked out from the legal department

to the spot, her mind racing. As soon as she heard the news, she knew that Everett never had a new bride; there was only ever Dorothy, his lingering old

even sorted things out with Jeffrey, and now there was a new complication.

the midst of her irritation, her phone suddenly rang.

flashed on the

it, but worried it might be critical information from

outside of working hours, she didn’t think it would be unacceptable

moment, she finally pressed the answer button.

male voice came from the other end, “Is this Heather

Who is

is Lane, from East Star

East Star Enterprises–that was the company Dorothy worked at! Everett suddenly wanting to buy it

number? And what

and for all she

course, I’ve got a proposition! Do you have time

available for a meeting in person. Let’s talk over the

need to question my motives; it’s just to discuss some collaborative matters with you!” Lane chuckled lightly on the other end. “Maybe I didn’t explain myself properly… Well, I’m interested in Dorothy.

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