Chapter 421

Dorothy was on pins and needles, feeling every breath she took in the Lopez Corporation was laced with danger.

“He’s announced marriage, for crying out loud! How can Everett justify this to his wife?”

“Why don’t you take that up with Mr. Lopez yourself?”

What could Kevin possibly say? Mr. Lopez wasn’t one to take kindly to loose talk

“Forget it, I won’t press you” Dorothy’s shoulders slumped in resignation. “Thanks anyway, Kevin.”

“Don’t mention it.” Kevin offered a reassuring smile before glancing at his watch. “Mr. Lopez should be out of his meeting in about an hour. Just wait for him in his designated parking spot.”

“Just text me the location, I’ll find my own way there!” The further she could stay from Everett, the better.

“Oh, come on, Ms. Sanchez, what’s the point of all this squirming? Maybe Mr. Lopez just wants to discuss work with you. By resisting, you’re just making it awkward for everyone. Unless… you’ve got other things on your mind.”

Dorothy didn’t answer.

was almost out the door when he paused, as if struck by an afterthought. “Actually, there’s something else I might

“Go ahead, Kevin.”

Bay Residence? Maybe you should try telling

taken aback, her gaze falling silently to the floor.

sighed before finally leaving her

empty room, “And what if I’m

standing by her side against his own mother, especially not to the point of sending

to jail!

had to choose between Everett and her mother Bella, she knew

in the CEO’s private

more open. Just consider

she’d draft her resignation letter, hand it in tomorrow, and after a six–month notice period, she could leave the Lopez Corporation behind. She was no match for him; she had to play by the

in her thoughts, she suddenly heard footsteps

if she’d been plastered

maintained his impeccable CEO demeanor, approaching with long, confident strides. “Get in the car,” he commanded.

complied

car was so profound that Dorothy found herself counting

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