As the elevator doors slid open at Everett's office level, Dorothy stepped out with a sense of urgency, only to spot Kevin emerging from his own office.

"Ms. Sanchez?" Kevin called out, a hint of surprise in his voice.

"Yeah," Dorothy replied, trying to mask her anxiousness with a forced calmness. "Is Everett around?"

Kevin hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Yeah, he's in, but he's tied up in a meeting."

"How long do you reckon it'll last?"

"It's hard to say."

Dorothy pursed her lips, her determination not waning. "Then I'll wait for him here."

Kevin seemed a bit uneasy. "Mr. Lopez might be a while... Maybe you can tell me what you need, and I can pass the message?"

Dorothy caught on to something in his tone. She smiled slightly, "Everett told you not to let me in, didn't he?"

Ms. Sanchez, you're reading too much into it. Why would Mr.

to see

really is in

met his gaze, firm and clear. "Everett has dropped countless meetings for me before, no matter

Kevin capitulated. "Okay. I'll

all, he had helped her out a lot in the past. Even if things were

couldn't dissuade Dorothy, turned

entering, Everett seemed to sense

she here?" Everett asked before

Kevin nodded. "She said she'll wait outside until your meeting is over.

with no other option, Everett gestured dismissively. "Don't

"Got it."

Dorothy's expectant gaze as he did. Without needing to exchange words, they understood

Lopez will come out after his meeting,"

nodded her thanks.

Just

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