Chapter 407


    Chapter 407


    Dorothy hesitated.


    It wasn’t that she suddenly fancied a career switch to Lopez Corporation; it was the steep penalty for


    breaching her contract that she couldn’t afford.


    Had it been just the stipted penalty in the contract, she could have clenched her teeth and paid it,


    but to shoulder the entire responsibility for the Everglow City Resort project? That was out of her


    league.


    After all, if Everett was willing to shell out big bucks for the acquisition of East Star Enterprises, would


    he really care about the resort’s development costs? As the CEO, he could make the resort lose as


    much as he wanted, couldn’t he?


    A project worth hundreds of millions – once the responsibility was transferred, she might as well sell


    herself and still fall short of the payment!


    “Ms. Sanchez, please reconsider. Should you change your mind, you’re wee to join us at the


    Lopez Corporation.”


    The person from HR hung up, leaving Dorothy slumped back onto her bed, the picture of defeat.


    It was clear that Everett had cut off all her escape routes, leaving no room for maneuver.


    But what on earth made him decide to do this?


    In the hospital, Jeffrey still hadn’t woken up.


    After a day of observation in the hospital, his life was out of in danger, and now they were just waiting


    for the specialist Everett had invited to examine Jeffrey and hopefully find a way to wake him up.


    Lane had called Jeffrey several times to ask about the Lopez Corporation’s acquisition, only to discover


    that Jeffrey had been involved in a car ident and was hospitalized.


    He dropped everything and rushed to the hospital where Jeffrey was being treated, but now, no one


    could see Jeffrey. They could only wait outside the ICU.


    Huxley recognized Lane and approached him as he arrived. 7 appreciate youing.”


    “With the kind of friendship I have with Jeffrey, how could I note when he’s in such a serious


    condition? What exactly happened?”


    “The police are still investigating, but all we know is that a car rear–ended Jeffrey’s at high speed,


    causing a serious


    collision.”


    “And the driver at fault?”


    “Still in resuscitation and haven’t pulled through yet.”


    Lane sighed, feeling like all the troublesome issues had converged at once.


    As they were talking, Huxley suddenly looked up and gestured towards someone.


    Lane followed his gaze.


    It was Everett


    This was their second encounter since that episode outside the restaurant, but given Jeffrey’s situation


    and Huxley’s presence, Lane couldn’tsh out. He gritted his teeth as he watched Everett and Huxley


    discuss bringing in the doctor.


    While Lane was visibly resentful, Everett remainedposed in his Impable suit, his demeanor still


    cool and aristocratic, as if forcing the takeover of East Star Enterprises and pushing Lane out wasn’t


    his doing at all.


    “Well, Huxley, I should head back to the office. Ile back when Dr. Smith arrives in Elorria City”


    “Sure! I’ll walk you out,” Huxley was just about to take a step when Lane quickly Interjected, “Let me


    escort Mr. Lopez. Huxley, you stay here and rest.”


    Huxley hesitated, instinctively ncing at Everett.


    It was only after Everett nodded that he agreed, “Alright, I appreciate it, Lane.”


    “No problem.”


    With that, Lane quickly followed Everett, and they left the hospital, one following the other.


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    Once outside and certain no one was following, Lane sped up to block Everett’s path.


    “Everett, what are you ying at?”


    “Hm?”


    “You are using these tactics to chase after Dorothy, and you’re not exactly being subtle!”


    Everett chuckled, his fingers nonchntly undoing the buttons on his shirt cuffs, “I acquired East Star


    Enterprises because I wanted to. What does it have to do with Dorothy?”