GoodReadAfter watching Everett's car disappear from sight, Dorothy turned around with a grin to head back to the office.
Suddenly, Heather popped out of nowhere, strutting towards her in high heels.
Dorothy really didn't want to deal with her. She had a ton of work to do and didn't have time to tangle with Heather daily.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You don't have to dodge me. Today will be the last time | seek you out to talk alone.” A floral perfume scent emitted from Heather.
Dorothy could smell it as clear as day when she got close. She didn't like that smell at all.
She took a step back. "What do you want to say?" "Stay away from Everett, or you'll face consequences you can't handle.” Heather spoke with a threatening tone.
Despite her voice not being particularly loud or aggressive, somehow it made Dorothy's heart sink.
"What are you up to, Heather? Remember, | haven't done anything to harm you, even though you and your mom stole the family that was supposed to be mine. But you're still trying to frame me and threaten me? You better not take me for a pushover!” Everyone had a day when they were completely enraged, and Dorothy had no idea what that scene would look like for her.
But Heather only laughed. "You and your mom took what isn't rightfully yours, so sooner or later you'll have to cough it up or pay the price. This isn't my doing; it's because you and your mom are being greedy!" "Don't you dare talk about my mom!" Heather shrugged. "Fine, | won't. I've done what | came to do, so I'm leaving. Dorothy, if it weren't for Everett's father, Jonathan, insisting that | come, | wouldn't have.” Dorothy frowned. "So it was Everett's father who sent you." "You really think I'm kind-hearted enough to keep coming here and reminding you not to cross the Lopez family? What | want most is to see you and your mom tossed out of the Lopez Corporation and this city, like dogs with their tails between their legs.” After saying that, Heather turned to leave, but after a few steps, she paused and glanced back. "I'm not lying to you; today really is the last time." Dorothy had a hectic day at work. Kevin probably wanted her to get hands-on experience with an entire project, so he directly handed her the report.
When she was swamped, Kevin even had her stand in for him to submit documents.
After a whole day of exhaustion, Dorothy thought she would sleep like a log. But once back at the Bay Residence, she couldn't stop replaying Heather's words in her head.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe said today was the last time.
Honestly, that sentence made Dorothy feel inexplicably anxious, and her heart felt heavy.
But when she picked up her phone to text Everett about it, she ultimately didn't send the message.
Heather had said that it was Everett's father who had sent her. If she told Everett, he and his father would definitely argue because of her. She didn't want to imagine what would happen in the end.
Dorothy didn't want Everett to argue with his family because of her. His mother’s illness was even more severe than Bella's.
"Ding." In an interesting twist of fate, a message from Everett came in at that moment.
[I just finished work. Are you at Bay Residence?] [Yup] [Wait half an hour; I'll send my assistant to deliver dinner. Please open the door.] Dorothy was about to say she didn't need it, but Everett's next message had already come in. [Don't try to refuse; | know you haven't eaten.]
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