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

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.

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

"Sure."

looked up at Everett, her eyes gleaming

sure have a knack for attracting

had no interest in so-called admirers,

assistant. What

""Not much."

laughed at his blunt response, "All because she tried chatting you

paid her much attention as she incessantly

she didn't leave a

Dorothy sighed in resignation.

to

when Karen and I were working at The Prosperity Consortium, if we had a

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