Chapter 154

Everett’s thin lips were pressed tightly together. He did not utter a single word but the tension in the air

had plummeted to an all time low

Dorothy had never seen him like this before and instinctively stepped back

Seeming to realize that he had frightened her Everett’s handsome face softened a bit, and his low and

spy voice hit her ears.

“Mi Lopez, know this situation has put you in a tough spot, so I handle the rest on my own. If I haven’t

done anything, 11l surely find a way to prove it”

Now that the Lopez Corporation had decided to fire then they’d be on opposing sides in any arbitration

or court case.

So Dorothy wanted to clear the air with Everett fest.

*Dorothy come home with me Evell cajoled her His tone was gentle and patient, like a man trying to

coax his rebelous wife back home.

A stark contrast from his cold demeanor just moments ago

This was happening night at Karen’s doorstep

long. Even if Karen was not home, people might recognize him due to his high–profile status and

frequent

Dorothy knew she couldn’t afford to keep Exere here for too long I

magione coemt appearances

Things could get even more complicated

But she didn’t want to go back with Everett either

“As for the penalty for breaching our agreement, you can tell me when you’ve sorted things out on your

end. I world dye it. But today isn’t a good day to talk about this. Mr. Lopez, maybe you should leave?

This was probably the first time in Everett life that he’d been shown the door.

But when Everett lifted his game to look at her, there was no anger in his eyes, just disappointment,

He thought that their time together would have timed some feelings in Dorothy however slight

Had she not so easily mentioned breaking their agreement today. Everett would have thought she was

starting to reciprocate his feelings

“Do you know where I just came from

“Hmm” Dorothy was taken aback by his sudden question.

came straight here as soon as my plane from Lumina Bay landed” Everett’s slightly wrinkled shirt was

proof of his claim havent eaten anything since noon. Come with

me

Though Dorothy was confused by Everen sudden change of topic, his humility made his request hard

to refuse, especially considering his previous care for her

After a few seconch of hesitation, Dorothy nodded “Dkay”

In the end she got into the car with Everett. This time, without Kein by her side, it was just the two of

them

They didn’t speak

Just as they were about to each the restaurant, Everitts phone, which was resting on the dashboard,

buzzed,

Dorothy instinctively looked down to see a message from what seemed to be his father.

“You must many Heather! You have no other choice Your mother’s conditions worsened again. She inel

to go to the hospital roohop by herself. Luckily, the nurses found her intime. Are you really willing to

abandon your own mother for that woman?”

Before Dorothy could finish reading Everett had already fucked his phone away

Then came another minute of silence, until Duruthy finally spoke, “When are you free? Let’s get our

divorce papers.”

“What’s the reason for the divorce? Everett suddenly tumed to look at her. “There’s nothing between

Heather and me