Austin had not lied to her! Ophelia almost wanted to slap herself. Of all the people she could've picked a fight with at work, it had to be someone you just don't cross.

"I'll take my leave, Ms. Sanchez," she muttered, not daring to linger any longer as she hustled out of Dorothy's office.

Dorothy sighed, her elegant brow furrowing in frustration. She hated playing the ‘Everett card’ to command respect, especially since they were no longer together. It felt so awkward.

Her phone was still ringing. Dorothy snatched it up and hit the answer button.

getting bullied?" His voice was unmistakable, even raspy and hoarse from illness.

about the office spat." "What spat?" "The argument

little tiff with a colleague. She's already

my office to apologize. Don't fire her. It'll make things super awkward for me." If she said she forgave Ophelia only for Everett to turn around and fire her, that would make it seem like she complained behind her back! "She's just an assistant. The Lopez Corporation won't miss her." "But

broke the silence. "You sick, Everett?"

can hear it in your voice. What's up with your throat?" He was always too stubborn for his own good. She knew he hadn't answered

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