GoodRead"Austin, let's try to be nice and give him a chance." Dorothy felt the had unfolded enough, so it was time to reel it back in. She intervened, then shot George a look, signaling him to leave at once.
Once George hastily left, Austin's expression shifted from seething anger to a broad and beaming smile.
"Ms. Sanchez, | admire you!" "What's there to admire? He was simply after more money, so it was obvious a threat of jail would calm him down." Dorothy glanced at the clock. "Austin, | have to go. Someone's waiting for me." Austin chuckled. “Oh, is your husband in Everglow City?" "Yes." Dorothy nodded and added, "He doesn't have much time, so | better go." "Sure, go ahead. Next time, bring him along. Let's grab a meal together.” Laughing, Dorothy nodded and left in a hurry.
To the world, she had to claim to be in a committed relationship. Firstly, because she had a child, and if she claimed otherwise, it would stir up speculation about her child's father. What if someone pointed towards Everett? God forbid! Secondly, it served as a deterrent for men in the workplace who tried to hit on her. She didn’t have the time or energy to entertain them. She just wanted to focus on her work and earning as much money as possible; nothing else mattered.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOnce in her car, Dorothy called Karen.
"Where are you?" "At the night market! There's a street performer here, who Abigail and | are nearby. Are you done with your work?!" The night market was incredibly noisy, so Karen had to raise her voice just to be heard.
Dorothy had been to the night market only once, so she had a vague memory of the place.
"I'm done. I'm on my way now. Keep your phone handy; I'll call you if | can't find you." "Sure!" After ending the call, Dorothy took a deep breath and started the car engine.
Everglow City's night market was bustling. As night fell, many sleepless souls found solace there, as other places were shut for the night.
When Everett arrived, the crowd was thinning. It wasn't a weekend, so this was to be expected.
His chauffeur parked the car by the roadside, and to blend in, Everett wore a cap before stepping out.
However, his tall and broad figure did attract a few stares in this little southern town.
The chauffeur, a local, recommended a few popular and delicious local snacks to Everett.
Everett bought them all but didn't eat any.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Mr. Lopez, being a CEO seems tough; you must be tired all day, right?" The chauffeur tried to strike up a conversation, so he made sure his tone was tentative and cautious.
He feared any stupid remarks might upset his passenger.
"Not really; I'm used to it." Everett handed over the snacks to him. "Here. These are for you." "All for me?" The chauffeur was surprised.
"Yes." Everett couldn't convince himself to try the snacks. The neat freak part of him wouldn't allow it.
Upon seeing the chauffeur's delight over the snacks, Everett couldn't help but crack a smile as well.
Suddenly, his gaze fell upon a little girl behind the chauffeur.
It was the same girl he saw at the entrance of the Dreamscape Hotel.
Her recognizable double bun hairstyle, her marshmallow-like face, and those familiar big eyes.
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