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

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,

you two from heading home, Ms. Sanchez, Mr.

"Sure."

looked up at Everett, her eyes

sure have a knack for attracting admirers wherever

interest in so-called admirers, "She's

assistant. What do

""Not much."

blunt response, "All because she tried

Everett hadn't paid her much attention as she

leave a good

Dorothy sighed in resignation.

to understand

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

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