GoodReadHe just wanted to give everything he could, all the best he had, to Dorothy, the sensitive girl who loved playing make-believe.
A smirk danced on Dorothy's lips as she gazed at the aloof, high and mighty President of the Lopez Corporation, who was uncharacteristically saying such sweet nothings to her. She was utterly touched.
Even if it turned out that her mom's predictions were correct and Everett was just toying with her, she thought this moment was worth it all! She didn't want to overthink the rest.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBecause of Heather's abrupt resignation, the legal department of the Lopez Corporation was all over the place.
Several contracts were stuck in the legal department, as no one dared to replace Heather. The person who took her place was shaking in their boots.
If he weren't swamped with work, he would've called in sick to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
Who in the Lopez Corporation didn't know about the special relationship between Ms. Heather and the president? Everyone thought her resignation was a stunt triggered by Dorothy making Heather green with envy! In a few days, Ms. Heather would have been back.
"Knock knock." Kevin knocked on the door of the president's office, then walked in, looking a bit helpless, "Mr. Lopez, the contract review process in legal is moving at a snail's pace. If the acquisition company throws us a curveball during this time, we're in big trouble.” Hearing his words, Everett paused with the pen in his hand.
"Go to legal. If they delay the contracts any further, let them face the music." Kevin didn't say a word, hesitating as if he wanted to say something.
Everett stopped completely, glanced at him, and leaned back, "Spit it out.” "Um... | just wanted to ask, did Ms. Heather really quit?" "If you want to know, check her resignation letter in HR." "Mr. Lopez, that’s not what | meant! | was just wondering whether Ms. Heather will come back after some time. I've overheard them gossiping about this a few times since | got to work. They all say Ms. Heather just wants you to sweet-talk her a bit, give her a way out, and she'll come back! So, nobody in legal dares to really take over from Ms. Heather!" Everett drummed his fingertips on the desk, then quirked his lips, "If no one dares to really replace Heather, then I'll replace the whole legal department.” "What?!" Kevin thought he was hallucinating.
"Go there yourself. Tell them that if there are any more delays, I'll disband the legal department of the Lopez Corporation and hire an external law firm." There is no shortage of lawyers in the world! Was the Lopez Corporation going to let Heather slow them down? After a few seconds of shock, Kevin nodded and said, “Okay,” before leaving the office.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe knew Mr. Lopez was playing for keeps! And the chances of Ms. Heather returning were pretty much zero.
After working with Everett for so many years, his decision still took Kevin by surprise! After all, Ms. Heather was just throwing a tantrum because of Dorothy and quit to show Everett how important she was to the Lopez Corporation.
Well, that backfired.
Heather wanted to give Everett a wake-up call but didn't expect him to cut ties and burn bridges! He didn't give her an ounce of dignity.
Kevin suddenly sighed, feeling a little scared retrospectively.
He was such a fool before. How did he not notice how much Mr. Lopez cared about Dorothy? He naively thought Mr. Lopez was just being considerate because they were schoolmates! Thinking back, there were too many signs!
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