Chapter 282

“So, you’re really smitten with your husband, huh?” Although Lane tried to pass it off as a joke his voice

betrayed his disappointment.

He knew he’d probably never win the spot in her heart he longed for

“Lane, I don’t want any drama in my life. I just want to be an ordinary woman”

“But does your husband feel the same way about you?” Lane persisted. He was unwilling to let it go.

Dorothy hesitated for a long time before finally whispering. “No one could love me more than he does.”

“Alright, Tunderstand”

After hanging up the phone, Dorothy set it aside. She felt completely drained. All her courage had been

spent on her confrontation with Jeffrey earlier.

Every second of it was incredibly hard to be

She was terrified Jeffrey would detect something amiss and that held realize she was lying

She wouldn’t see Everett again, but she still loved him.

In the restaurant, Lare had been visibly upset srce returning from his call

Jeffrey knew he’d messed up their meeting and could erly try to make up for it by refling Lane’s glass.

“Long time no see. Wort you have a drink with me?”

Lane lifted his gaze to meet Jeffrey’s as he downed his drink in one go. “Tell me what’s going on

between you and Dorothy. I’ve known her for a long time, and I’ve never seen her so unsettled.”

Dorothy was known to be easy–going and hardworking at the office. She even often helped new

employees. As a leader, she wasn’t arrogant, and while she wasn’t everyone’s favorite, no one ever

had anything bad to say about her

This was the first time Lane had ever seen her like this.

Jeffrey poured himself another drink and also finished it in one gup. “This one’s on me. I messed up the

dinner”

“Lasked for the reason!”

“I really can’t tell you.” Jeffrey’s main concem was for Everett.

Now that Dorothy had made her stance deat he didn’t want her to have any further twolvement with his

best friend. He hoped they’d have no

Lane opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to ask for clarity, but hesitated and stayed lent.

“Forget it, I won’t ask anymore. Im just her boss; we’re not even friends outside of work” He sighed it’s

pretty pitiful, isn’t it? The one woman who makes my heart flutter is the one woman I can never get.”

“Has she ever shown any interest in you?” Jeffrey arched an eyebrow. He was quite curious about

Dorothy’s charm.

What was it that made Everett and Lane, two elighle bachelors, so captivated by her?

“She’s always been professional at work and never crossed any lines. That’s what makes her stand

out, recalled a project that had trouble getting approved by investors. Dorothy decided to camp out in

her office, conducting research and interviews during the day and writing reports at right. All she had to

do was sweet talk the investors, maybe also agree to have dinner with them, and they would’ve

agreed. But she refused, preferring to perfect the project’s documentation to leave them with no

objections.”

“Then Dorothy is definitely special”

“Yes, the man who marries her is truly blessed.” Lane massaged his temples, locking a bit dejected

Plus, her husband must be pretty handsome, given how beautiful Dorothy’s daughteris.”

Wait a minute.

“Daughter? Dorothy has a daughter?”