Dorothy was just there for a job interview, not officially starting her work, so stumbling upon Perdita at this hour caught her off-guard.

Even more surprising was seeing Perdita chatting up Everett.

Everett, as usual, had his stoic, handsome face on, which only softened upon laying eyes on Dorothy.

"Ms. Sanchez!" Following his gaze, Perdita also caught sight of Dorothy. Her face, however, didn't betray any awkwardness, but was all smiles, "Just off work?"

"Yeah." Dorothy approached Everett, who reached out to take her hand without hesitation.

Perdita glanced curiously at their intertwined hands, momentarily taken aback.

"Mr. Lopez is... Ms. Sanchez's boyfriend?"

Dorothy wasn't surprised by her astonishment.

Given Perdita had just returned from abroad, it made sense she was out of the loop about their relationship.

Dorothy confirmed with a nod, seeing no reason to

the UK. To think I'd end up working for his girlfriend's company, what a surprise!" Perdita's excitement was palpable, revealing her youthful spirit despite her professional

you two

"Sure."

left, Dorothy looked up at Everett, her eyes gleaming

have a knack for attracting admirers wherever you

so-called admirers, "She's your new

assistant. What do you

""Not much."

at his blunt response, "All because

noisy." Everett hadn't paid her much attention as she incessantly

she didn't leave a

Dorothy sighed in resignation.

to understand

and I were working at The Prosperity Consortium, if we had a chance encounter

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