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.

confirmed with a nod, seeing no

my! I've always admired Mr. Lopez's work back when I was in 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 setting. As the two women chatted, Everett stood by,

a brief conversation, Perdita excused herself, "I won't keep you two from heading home, Ms. Sanchez, Mr. Lopez. See you

"Sure."

up at Everett, her eyes

a knack for

interest in so-called admirers, "She's

assistant. What

""Not much."

blunt response,

attention

she didn't leave

Dorothy sighed in resignation.

to understand

I were working at The Prosperity Consortium, if we had a chance encounter with you, Karen would've definitely

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