He had a way with her, a gentleness that was almost tender, the kind that spoke volumes. To him, Dorothy was his heart's delight.

"I don't want special treatment, not from you, Austin, not from anyone. It wouldn't sit right with the others," Dorothy insisted, her thoughts drifting to Ophelia and their past confrontations.

Returning to the fourth project team, Dorothy noticed Ophelia's absence, likely fallout from that botched pricing issue. The Lopez Corporation, with its sprawling empire, wouldn't let such missteps slide unnoticed.

"Alright, my lips are sealed," he promised, though Dorothy doubted the sincerity in his assurance.

room, Everett finally left the office. Before driving off, he instructed Kevin to

and Quincy had agreed on. It was

Quincy approaching. His

antidote." "You'll have it," Quincy assured with a gentle smile, gesturing towards the diner. "I've reserved us a table. Shall we?" Everett glanced at her. "I'm in a hurry.' "Not even to discuss

her bag and handed it over. "This will keep Ms. Sanchez safe for

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