"Hey... when did you get here?"

"I saw you hustling out in a hurry." Everett strode over, his long legs closing the distance quickly, and wrapped her in an embrace.

That distinct scent of his enveloped her, offering Dorothy an endless sense of security.

"Why didn't you give me a heads up?"

Dorothy pouted.

"Since when do you announce a surprise check in advance?" Everett raised an eyebrow, his warm smile spreading.

"You're doing surprise checks on me now?"

"Of course! With all these rivals around, who knows if Kenneth Nelson hears about your new venture and comes running to help, trying to sweep you off your feet!" That got Dorothy laughing.

"So, what you're saying is, unless Kenneth is married, you're going to be on guard against him no matter what?"

"Even marriage wouldn't cut it."

It's not like Kenneth never had a girlfriend. Still ended up the same, right?

finger to

"Absolutely!"

"Childish!"

"Guilty as charged."

come to realize

with pride in front of

How about we pick up Abigail

him picking them up anyway. We

puzzled,

daughter, of course. Kevin's always

it both infuriating and hilarious! Going forward, Abigail's et dating life would be a breeze-whomever had the most

What a silly girl.

led her outside, magically producing two movie tickets from his jacket

me with her company

bought these in the morning? Been a slow day at Lopez

to kill the mood! I always have

owed his current

he took the chance to

join you for a movie! But once Ms. Sanchez takes her seat, I

Eldorria City's business scene is bustling, and there are plenty of opportunities not yet linked to Lopez Corp. I can represent

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