"Oh." Dorothy held the pen, signing the contract, "August... 25th... Done, this can go to the project team-"

She halted mid-sentence.

The secretary reached out, "To the project team, anything else you need?"

"Today's, August 25th?"

"Yes, Ms. Sanchez."

Dorothy's eyes darted around, looking at the secretary, "Are you sure, about tonight's gala, Everett said he'd come?"

The secretary nodded solemnly, "Yes, we got confirmation from the Lopez Corporation."

"Alright then, carry on," Dorothy dismissed her.

Once the door closed, Dorothy rolled her eyes and grabbed her phone to send Everett a reminder about today on WhatsApp.

She wasn't one for anniversaries or formalities but...

August 25th, and Everett hadn't even mentioned it first thing in the morning!

He must've forgotten.

the company's workload really make

WhatsApp contact, Dorothy reconsidered

Everett, on the other hand, had the entire Lopez Corporation to oversee. It was understandable if he forgot such a date amidst his busy schedule. "Sigh, alright!

There was still some

car keys from the drawer,

an anniversary after all. Forgotten or not,

and bought

planned to surprise him with it at

Dorothy was taken aback

only were three makeup artists waiting for her, but there was also

"What's... what's this for?"

for them

tonight's gala importance, and you must

of

have been enough, don't

"Mr. Lopez's orders."

you're not my secretary

Sanchez, let's get started! Your gown

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