Chapter 431


    Chapter 431


    “Everett, cut the crap!”


    The man on the receiving end of the scolding just shrugged nonchntly, pinching out thest embers


    of his cigarette.


    “I’m just weighing my options here, seeing if a peck on the cheek is worth getting bitten.”


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    Dorothy pretended she hadn’t heard his sphemous remark and kept her gaze fixed firmly on the


    pavement ahead.


    But Everett had a dead–serious look on his face, as if he were negotiating the finer points of a business


    deal. Is there a limit to the number of kisses per day?”


    Dorothy struggled for a response.


    She was convinced that Everett was possessed or something


    The news of Dorothy returning to work at Lopez Corporation spread quickly, reaching Heather’s ears as


    she clocked out from the legal department


    Heather was rooted to the spot, her mind racing. As soon as she heard the news, she knew that


    Everett never had a new bride; there was only ever Dorothy, his lingering old me!


    She hadn’t even sorted things out with Jeffrey, and now there was a newplication.


    In the midst of her irritation, her phone suddenly rang.


    A strange number shed on the screen.


    Heather was tempted to ignore it, but worried it might be critical information from the other side,


    unsuitable for the regr contact number


    Moreover as it was her personal phone and outside of working hours, she didn’t think it would be


    uneptable to answer the call.


    Hesitating for a moment, she finally pressed the answer button.


    A male voice came from the other end, “Is this Heather Garcia?”


    “Yes, it’s me. Who is this?


    “My name is Lane, from East Star Enterprises.”


    Heather’s brow furrowed in annoyance. She didn’t know the man, but she was familiar with East Star


    Enterprises–that was thepany Dorothy worked at! Everett suddenly wanting to buy it out was


    undoubtedly for that wornan,


    “How did you get my number? And what do you want?”


    She had to be cautious; her position was precaricus, and for all she knew this caller could be


    investigating her.


    “Of course, I’ve got a proposition! Do you have time for a face–to–face meeting?”


    “Sorry, I’m not avable for a meeting in person. Let’s talk over the phone.”


    “I got your number from Jeffrey’s phone! There’s no need to question my motives; it’s just to discuss


    some coborative matters with you!” Lane chuckled lightly on the other end. “Maybe I didn’t exin


    myself properly… Well, I’m interested in Dorothy. I want to win her


    over.”


    Heather was taken aback, her grip tightening on the phone, “And what does that have to do with me?”


    “If Everett reconciles with Dorothy, I’d be left out in the cold, wouldn’t I? And I’m sure you wouldn’t want


    to see that happen either.


    Of course, she wouldn’t want tol


    But she couldn’t reveal it to anyone else.


    I’m a friend of Everett’s. If he’s happy with Dorothy, why wouldn’t I want to see that?”


    “Ms. Garcia, let’s just be frank! In a way, we’re on the same side. I want Dorothy, and you want Everell.


    We could work together,” Lane paused, then continued, “You don’t have to pretend with me. I’m sure


    you understand the nature of Everett and Dorothy’s rtionship better than anyone. Without you, it


    would be quite difficult for me to split them up, and without me, you’d also have a hard time.”


    Heatherughed, maintaining her facade, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”


    “Dorothy had a daughter for him after their divorce! Just imagine what would happen if Everett found


    out”


    “What?! Dorothy had a child with Everett!


    “I can show you pictures of the child, but I think we need to meet face–to–face. What do you say?”


    “Send me the location.”