Chapter 128

Everett knew she was stubbom. The more she got stuck on something, the less she would listen to

anyone else

After taking a deep breath, he tried in salty calm her down. ‘Let’s grab some grab first. I bet you

skipped breakfast this morning: you’ll get a tummy ache.”

As he said this, he started the car engine again.

Dorothy wiped away her tears. T’m not hungry. I want to get

“Though the contract doesn’t say you have to work at the Lopez Corporation, it does say you have to

be on–call if I need you” Helpless. Everett could only bring up their agreement.

“But the needs written in the contract don’t mean haying meals” Dorothy retorted.

Then come back with me to Bay Residence and take cam of my needs,”

Dorothy almost bit her tongue off. Then let’s just eat.”

At the Lopez Corporation’s legal department “ce.

After handling a document, Heather saw a notice for a joint investigation on the company app.

She pursed her Ips and opened it

stated that due to Dorothy’s accusations, chief lawyer, Heather was suspected of framing and setting

her up. She was now required to suspend her involvement in the SinoSuccess Enterprises project

while waiting for the investigation results.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

“Come in Heather locked up. It was Jeffrey

He had heard about this big fuss. Just after finishing his own work, he rushed over

“Everett actually issued a joint investigation notice within the company Isn’t this just an insult to you?

This means he’s doubling you” Jeffrey closed the office door, stormed to her desk, and banged on it.

“This is unheard of! To stop the chief lawyer’s work for a mere assistant? Is he sencust

Heather calmly smiled, got up, and poured him a cup of coffee

Compared to his agitation, she seemed quite calm

“No biggie. I just take it as a break”

“So is this thing really related to you?” Jeffrey took the coffee and asked tentatively.

Heather raised an eyebrow at him. “What do you think?”

“Frankly, I don’t think you would do such a thing.” Jeffrey analyzed. “Sure, Dorothy is a pair in the ass,

and she’s a nuisance between you and Everett But the Lopez family only recognizes you as their

daughter–in–law. Sooner or later, Everett will have to settle down and many

you. You wouldn’t go to great lengths to frame her”

“Thank you for believing in me.”

“Any sane person would think the same. You and Dorothy have no other grudges. There’s no need to

be so harsh”

if Dorothy was really framed, whoever did it sent her straight to hell. There would be no chance for her

to turn things around in investment banking Whara grudge that would be

“But Event doesn’t think so. He believes Dorally.” Heather took a deep breath and shrugged. ‘I don’t

care. Let them investigate and see what they can lurd‘

“This is unlay to you! I go talk to him.” Jeffrey frowned unhappily “Almost, Dorothy was just a woman he

liked when he was young. You’ve been by his side all these years, so he should know which side his

bread is buttered on. The Lopez Corporation Insing Dorothy wouldn’t be a lay deal, but without you,

could it even function?”

Even now lie thought his friend must have been bewitched by Dorothy

How could a normally calm and self–possessed person like him not even be ablo ta iblak straight?

“Don’t go!” Heather stopped him, shaking her head. ‘Don’t go I don’t want him to feel like I’m pressuring

him.”