"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?

to poke his side,

"Absolutely!"

"Childish!"

"Guilty as charged."

had come to realize that persistence

all, why bother with pride in front of

about we pick

up anyway. We might as well do something

was puzzled, "Why's

your daughter, of course. Kevin's always got candy

Abigail's et dating life would be a

What a silly girl.

hand, led her outside, magically producing two movie tickets from

Ms. Sanchez honor me with

glanced at the time, "You bought these in the

forehead, "Way to kill the mood! I always have time for

be told, he owed his current leisure

had little else to console him, so he took the chance

alright, I'll join you for a movie! But once Ms. Sanchez takes her

I can represent Lopez Corp and talk business with your company directly!

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