GoodReadGabriel finally broke his stern facade. He downed his glass of whiskey before turning to Emmett and saying, "Don't worry, both of you are here, right? If Ms. Sanchez has a bit too much to drink, you can escort her home." Having been in the corporate world for many years, Gabriel knew what these two were worried about.
Yes, he found Dorothy enchanting. She was undeniably attractive, but the company's collaborations were of the utmost importance. There was no way he would risk tarnishing the company's reputation, or his own career, by doing anything untoward.
Still, being doubted was always uncomfortable.
"I'm sorry, Gabriel." Emmett immediately apologized, showing his ability to be humble when necessary.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDorothy was not lying about her low alcohol tolerance. Despite her years in the corporate world, she had not developed the ability to drink without getting drunk.
She had hoped to endure for a while before leaving, but then the head of Verity Holdings Limited arrived.
The moment she saw his beer belly, Dorothy knew she was doomed to get drunk.
Taking advantage of her still somewhat sober state, she excused herself to the restroom and called the driver from Everglow City.
Soon, the driver picked up.
"Did you find your way?" Dorothy washed her face with cold water, hoping to sober up a bit more.
She thought she sounded normal, but was immediately called out.
"You've been drinking." "Yeah, I've had a bit. I'm still clear-headed, though, so tell me where you are. I'll guide you." She was determined to see this good deed through.
"You're a young woman. You shouldn't be out drinking with men." Dorothy chuckled. "Thanks for the concern, but I'll be fine. My coworker is with me, and he'll see me home." Male coworker? That was Emmett, right? As if he'd be any safer! "I have a friend in Havenbrook City; I'll have him pick you up." "That's not necessary! Just tell me where you are, so | can guide you. | snuck out and need to get back soon." As she spoke, Natalia had already begun looking for her.
Dorothy knew that the head of Verity Holdings Limited must have asked about her, so she quickly tried to end the call. "Um... ask someone else for now. I've got something going on here; | gotta go.” Without waiting for a response, she ended the call.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNatalia came over, sighing. "They seem so hard to shake off." "Yes, but it's all in a day's work." "Ms. Sanchez, were you just on the phone with your husband?" Dorothy was taken aback, then waved her hand. "No, it was a friend of mine. He got lost in Havenbrook City and asked me to help him out.” Natalia raised an eyebrow. "Doesn't he have a smartphone? He could use GPS." Dorothy fell silent.
She was right.
Everyone had a smartphone nowadays, so who needed to ask for directions? He should have been using a smartphone since he was able to voice-call her.
"You better be careful; he might be trying to woo you." Natalia smirked as she spoke her mind. "Ms. Sanchez, you're so beautiful.
Men fall for you left and right. Gabriel's and his boss’ eyes practically lit up when they saw you. | could see it." Dorothy washed her hands and laughed. "That's unlikely. He's much older than me. | guess he's just not very good at using GPS apps." In her eyes, she still had a favorable impression of the driver.
He was sincere when he compensated her for the accident, showed concern for her safety, and didn't say anything inappropriate. He even kindly offered to have someone take her home.
And besides, this driver should be married. If he married early, his kids would probably be in their teens.
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