Female Novel
Chapter 299
Chapter 299
to tie up all loose ends at work
Before she left, she had to tie up
She always finshed what the started.
Dorothy had been hunched over her desk for hours. When she finally lifted her head, it was already twoin the morning.
Her neck felt stiff from the strain, and she decided it was time for a break.
Absentmindedly, she picked up her phone and saw a message from the driver in case she lost hiscontact 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 abusiness 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 WhatsAppmessage from the driver.
She checked the time. It was hall 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. Theunexpected kindness from a stranger was a refreshing experience
Thank you! I 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 andcontracts to renew Plus, Lane had mentioned that the investors would be sending over lawyers. Sheneeded to be alert and on her toes. She didn’t want to look like she had just woken up. That wouldn’tleave a good impression.
On the other end, Everett stood by the floor–to–ceiling window in his dark robe, rereading the messageon 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,novelbin
In 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 beendeteriorating, and he needed the slight butto help hem fall askep
Just as he was pouring the wine, his phone began to ring. At this hour, the call could only be from hispatents.
He picked up his phone after filling his glass. Mom”
“Did I 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 badprecedent”
“Others are others, Heather is Heather She has done so much for the Lopez Corporation, everyoneknows 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 tohim “I don’t think it’s about setting a precedent, is it? If it were Dorothy parachuting in, I bet you wouldbe 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 withyour parents! You just went ahead and announced your marriage like it was nothing! Did you thinkabout the company?! I’m asking Heather to go back and take charge, so she can help your