Dorothy pressed her lips together, feeling their dryness as she searched for the right words—finally, a sentence squeezed through.

"Capitalism is so terrifying. I can't shake the feeling I'm caught in some grand scheme!" Everett spread his arms wide, a mischievous grin on his face. "Guilty as charged. I've been scheming to win you over for years." She could not help but laugh. "And to think you've been waiting all this time, Mr. Lopez. It must've been exhausting.” "Not really. The chase makes the victory all the sweeter." Dorothy playfully smacked his arm. "You should go find Jeffrey! I need to call Karen back, and then let's all have dinner together.

Jeffrey's been to Swevia Country and practically kidnapped my best friend. He definitely owes us a meal." Everett nodded with a chuckle. "Sounds like a plan." Jeffrey was in his office, animatedly recounting the day's conference room to Karen.

His expressions were over the top, spittle flying with every word! "l always knew Everett had a soft spot for Dorothy, but I never expected him to throw away all his principles!" Karen was equally surprised and itching to witness the scene herself—the top brass at Lopez Corporation, slack-jawed and wide-eyed, probably wondering if Mr. Lopez had been possessed. It would have been quite the spectacle.

you answer my call during a

Karen nodded.

probably stand up and step out to take it. I mean, with everyone there and Everett chairing the meeting, answering right there wouldn't look great.” Seeing her silence, Jeffrey quickly added, "Don't

is right! Jeffrey, you and Everett are different.” If Everett did

Jeffrey did the same, it would be labeled as irresponsible, frivolous, and neglectful of his

in his tone. "Do you

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