GoodReadBefore she left, she had to tie up all loose ends at work.
She always finished what she started.
Dorothy had been hunched over her desk for hours. When she finally lifted her head, it was already two in the morning.
Her neck felt stiff from the strain, and she decided it was time for a break.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAbsentmindedly, she picked up her phone and saw a message from the driver. In case she lost his contact information, she left a note for him in WhatsApp.
[Headed to Havenbrook City for work?] Although Dorothy was puzzled by the question, she still replied, [Yes, I'm going to Havenbrook City for a business trip.] Only after she sent her reply did she realize the late hour. It was well past midnight, and the driver, given his age, was likely fast asleep.
After stretching her stiff limbs, Dorothy returned to her computer and was surprised to see a WhatsApp message from the driver.
She checked the time. It was half past two in the morning.
[Oh, safe travels.] A rueful smile appeared on her face. His message warmed her heart.
The way she and the driver had met might not have been ideal, but he seemed like a good person. This unexpected kindness from a stranger was a refreshing experience.
[Thank you! I'll update you when I'm back.] She set down her phone and took a deep breath.
Given the late hour, it seemed impossible to finish her work tonight. Tomorrow, she had a meeting and contracts to review. Plus, Lane had mentioned that the investors would be sending over lawyers. She needed to be alert and on her toes. She didn’t want to look like she had just woken up. That wouldn't leave a good impression.
On the other end, Everett stood by the floor-to-ceiling window in his dark robe, rereading the message on his phone.
Had their conversation ended just like that? Why did it always feel like he was the one ending their exchanges? He was about to type a message but stopped himself.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt was late. He was certain that Dorothy was probably going to sleep.
Everett set down his phone and took out a bottle of wine from the cabinet. His sleep quality had been deteriorating, and he needed the slight buzz to help him fall asleep.
Just as he was pouring the wine, his phone began to ring. At this hour, the call could only be from his parents.
He picked up his phone after filling his glass. "Mom." "Did | hear that you're giving Heather a hard time at the company?" Everett frowned. "If the Lopez Corporation starts to accept people without due process, it will set a bad precedent.” "Others are others; Heather is Heather! She has done so much for the Lopez Corporation; everyone knows that. It would only be normal if she were parachuted into the legal department or even the board!" Amanda's tone was dripping with indignation. It was as if she were more of a mother to Heather than to him. "I don't think it's about setting a precedent, is it? If it were Dorothy parachuting in, | bet you would be applauding!" The mention of Dorothy made Everett's heart skip a beat.
Her name held such power over him that merely hearing it made him react.
"What does Dorothy have to do with this?" "Then tell me who you are marrying in the announcement you made. You didn't even discuss it with your parents! You just went ahead and announced your marriage like it was nothing! Did you think about the company?! I'm asking Heather to go back and take charge, so she can help you!"
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