Chapter 535

I know you’ve got the kids‘ backs, I’m not worried about that.”

“Then why?”

Dorothy sighed deeply, “After everything that’s happened, I just don’t see things the same way

anymore. I’m not big on planning for the future, that’s all.”

“Really?” Everett held her gaze, the panic and evasion in her eyes not escaping him..

“Really.”

“Then follow my lead. You don’t have to plan a thing, and I’ll handle it.” He took Dorothy’s hand and

gently massaged it. “Trust me this once, okay?”

She nodded, “Alright.”

She trusted him to take care of the children, trusted that he wasn’t the kind of man Maxton was! Even if

she had to burn bridges with the Lopez family, causing a huge rift and potentially damaging the Lopez

Corporation, she believed he wouldn’t drag the two kids into it.

Karen had fallen asleep on the plane. She was too exhausted.

Jeffrey, sitting in the seat in front of her, had also pulled an all–nighter, but sleep eluded him!

He didn’t get her WhatsApp or her phone number.

He boarded the plane with the intent to go toe–to–toe with Karen, but upon seeing her so tired that she

was tearing up, her eyes bloodshot, he just couldn’t bring himself to continue.

He knew all too well how rough last night had been.

Finally, the plane began its descent into Eldorria City Airport.

The captain’s announcement woke Karen up. She yawned and stretched, sitting up to find a shadow

blocking out all the light, casting darkness around her.

Karen frowned and looked up.

In that moment, she could only think of Jeffrey as a modern–day version of a brooding romantic lead.

That expression was just too spot–on!

“What are you doing lurking around here?”

Now that she was rested, Karen’s sharp tongue was back in action.

“Get off the plane with me,” Jeffrey said in a tone that brooked no argument.

But Karen was the exception.

“And why should I take orders from you?”

“Because I’ve slept with you!”

“There’s a lineup of men who’ve been with me, you’re just…” Karen’s retort was cut off as she caught

the dangerous signal in Jeffrey’s eyes. Especially that look, as if he wished he could bite her tongue off!

“I wasn’t satisfied with the outcome of our last conversation. Let’s renegotiate, Karen.”

“Mr. Turner, we’re in the country now Can we not drag Swevia Country’s business over here? Your

persistence almost makes me think you like me!”

Karen’s words were off–the–cuff, but they struck Jeffrey like a gorg, leaving his head ringing.

But that wouldn’t stop his quick wit.

“Don’t flatter yourself. Who would like you?”

Ugh! Jeffrey wanted to slap himself for that one.

But Karen didn’t get angry Instead, she laughed, “That’s more like it! Since you don’t like me, let’s

agree not to see each other again! I promise you; I won’t breathe a word about last night to anyone,

and I certainly won’t brag about sleeping with you, Mr. Turner. Is that good enough for you?”

“No, wait. Maybe I’m just not thinking straight because I haven’t slept. Come back to my place first, let

me get my thoughts in order, and we’ll talk!”

“No way!” Karen’s refusal was as straightforward as ever. “We’re already in the country. You can call up

a girl right now; it’s not hard, Mr. Turner. Have you forgotten this isn’t Swevia Country? This is Eldorria

City! Your turf! Go find your lady love, your soulmate!“