Do you understand her?
1 do! Everett tell me, what woman doesnât crave to be cherished? Even when she goes out with her
friends, Iâm willing to wait for her downstairs bet you canât do that, right?â
In Laneâs eyes, Everett was a man who was always swamped with work. How could he possibly spare
time to accompany Dorothy?
So, part of their breakup must have been because Everett could it be with Dorothy at all times.
What he didnât know was that Everett could dmp everything even cancel company meetings, just to
make Dorothy a homemade breakfast Including right now. He had moved all his meetings online just to
be in Haverbrook City
âShe wonât accept youâ Everett saw night through Lane. He was just another suitor.
Just like him.
The only difference was that he could openly pursue her, while Everett had to do so in secret.
âLetâs wait and seeâ There was confidence in Laneâs voice as the waved to Everett wonât disturb you
anymore. Until next timeâ
As he turned to leave, Kevin got out of the car.
âMr. Lopez, should we do something about East Star Enterprises?â
âNo need.âEverettâs gaze shifted from Laneâs retreating figure to the restaurant door. His eyes were
deep and unreadable as he said, âDorothy wonât choose him.â
âOf course! Youâre better than him in every aspect, whether itâs social status or personal traits
It was the absolute truth
There wasnât a hint of flattery in his sone
selfâmocking smile. Everett chimed in. Yet, she wont choose me either
Kevin didnât know what to say.
âVerity Holdings Limited is bankrupt. They should be leaving Hasenbrook City soon. I should retum sa
Eldaria C
Everett knew he had responsibilities. He couldnât afford to act on a whim all the time.
He got back into the car, where the conversation between the driver and Dorothy was playing
The driver had gone in with a recording device. It wasnât that Everett wanted to cavesdrop he was just
afraid the driver might say something wrong.
âThank you so much. Youâre really a good personâ
Dorothyâs voice was as warm and pleasant as ever. She was genuinely grateful to the driver.
Everett couldnât imagine what would happen if she found out the truth about that night.
Suddenly Dorothyâs phone rang
Everett frowned as his eyes widened
âWhat?! He⦠he ran away? Did you go look for him?? Did you call the police? You have to find him
He wasnt sure who Dorothy was referring to, but it was clear she cared deeply for this person.
Iâm sorry, but I have an emergency I need to leave. Iâll call you again another timeâ
âOkay.â The driver could only nod in surprise.
Dorothy hurriedly left the restaurant.
Once she left, the driver called Everett. Ms. Sanchez has left.â
âWho was the person on the phone?â
1 donât know. He sounded really worried, and Ms. Sanchez looked anxious too. She left immediatelyâ
Aman?
Could it be Kenneth?
âYouâre done here, you can go back.â
After hanging up. Everett had Kevin follow Dorothy and L
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