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.

with a nod, seeing no

Perdita's excitement was

conversation, Perdita excused herself, "I won't keep you two from

"Sure."

left, Dorothy looked up at Everett, her

a knack for attracting admirers wherever you

interest in so-called admirers, "She's

My new assistant.

""Not much."

at his blunt response, "All because she tried

her much attention as she incessantly asked

leave a

Dorothy sighed in resignation.

to understand

if we had a chance encounter with

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