The unfolding of events had spiraled way beyond what Kevin had imagined. Even with his quick wit, he found himself flustered in the face of the unexpected.

"Ms. Sanchez, what on earth are you talking about?" Kevin stammered.

"Just tell me, did Everett put you up to this?" she pressed.

"I swear, that's not—" "Then call him right now and put it on speaker," Dorothy cut him off.

Kevin gasped.

Dorothy's hands clenched into fists, and that was the only way to keep her surging emotions at bay. Tears welled up before she could finish her sentence, threatening to roll down her cheeks.

crying in front of Everett himself! "I admit, it was wrong

buy a bottle of wine—well, that's just overkill." Kevin finally began

door, trying to maintain a calm tone, "Never mind. I don’t care what he meant now! I was the one who crossed the line first and disturbed him. It's my fault, and I have no right to blanyone else. If he feels offended and wants to stopfrom drinking to avoid further harassment, that's his prerogative. Tell him not to worry, if I, Dorothy, ever call him again, I'll—" "Dorothy!" The office door suddenly burst open from the outside, banging against the wall with a loud 'bang!" In the next second, a tall and imposing figure filled

was abrupt, the usual stoic and cool features now

now shifted

Hie.

Knowing full well I couldn't make it back from overseas, you still calldrunk in the middle of

those two cans, but you still had to go elsewhere. Do you have any idea how severe your stomach issues are?! Dorothy, you're really something. Trying to drink yourself to death and makeregret it for the rest of

parted, but no

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