Chapter 310
He was truly a man who knew how to hold on to love
But the more a prison held onto it, the harder it was to let go.
Thankfully, he had moved an He was married now, No matter it was arranged or not, he had a family now.
Dorothy spotted a bench ahead Feeling weary, she ambled over and sat down
She pulled out her phone and checked her messages. There was a message from Lane and another from the diver she had met
back in Everglow City You made it to Haverbrook City yet?]
Yeah, I’m here Did you make it to Havenbrook City too’s brought the receipt with me. If you’re available, we can meet in
Havenbrook City, and hand in over]
It took a while for him to reply
I didn’t make it to Haverbrook City]
Dorothy wanted to text him back but her eyes were bothering her from all the crying that she did earlier, a
G, and her contacts felt uncomfortable. She took
them out and her vision blurred, so she decided to send a wice note instead.
“Let me know when you’re available to pick it up. Or I can mail it to you”
He responded quickly this time.
[Have you been crying?
Dorothy paused, reaching her voice must have giver taway
“Yeah I’m just cealing with some heartache
Did someone upset you?]
“No. I just got a litle semimental. Thanks for your concern‘
Dorothy sent the message and waited for a bit, but there was no response. She pocketed her phone and continued walking.
Meanwhile, in the offices of the Lopez Corporation
Everett rose from his desk and strode towards the ext
Startled, his assistant looked up. Mr. Lopez as it time for the meeting already? it doesnt start for another hour!
Treschedule it. I’m heading to Havenbrook City for a few days.”
The assistant quickly checked his schedule. Mr. Lopez, Kevin mentioned that your fight to Hawbucck City is tonight.”
Kevin had booked Everett on alate flight due to several Monday moming meetings and project reports.
“Change it to the earliest flight. I need to leave now”
“Yes, Mr. Lopez.
Dorothy didn’t respond to Lane until she got back to her hotel
Just as she was typing out a response, his call came through.
“Why didn’t you tell me you’d landed? I’ve been worried about you. I almost booked a fight to come find you.”
had some things to take care of when I landed, then I went to grab something to eat.” Dorctly glanced at the time. The assistant
from the company should be aiming soon. We’ll meet and start working on the due diligence tomorrow.”
“I didn’t call to check on your work” Lane then realized something. “Wait, you’ve been crying?”
Dorothy frowned slightly. “No. I think I might be coming down with a cold?
She didn’t want to explain her tears to Lane or to have him press the issue
‘Go see a doctor. Work can wait. A few days‘ delay won’t break the project!
Bose didn’t you say that is not just our company’s project? Apon’t investors involved too? We can’t delay”
Lane bit his congue. What else could he say?” just wanted to check on you”
Tim not a child anymore. I’m fine. Thank you,boss.”
There was a pause on Lane’s end beforehead, ‘Once I clear my schedule, I’ll see how soon I can fly over if possible, I’ll join you
in Havenbrook City”
Dorothy Immediately asked, “What are you coming for?”
“Work! Just aurki Dont overthink it.”