Chapter 18

That night, Dorothy slept for just three hours.

When she woke up the next day, Everett was already gone.

On the dining table, he had left her breakfast. It was still hot, and there was a note next to it.

“Gone on a business trip. I’ll be back next week.” It was signed with a single word: Everett.

Dorothy looked at the note and then at the breakfast on the table. She really couldn’t connect the Everett she knew in private with the cold, iceberg-like man in the office.

At home, he could be considered gentle. Even when he demanded sex last night, he was gentle, as if he were afraid to hurt her.

If it weren’t for the tattoo, she would almost feel like Everett was interested in her.

Suddenly, Dorothy felt that the woman he had cherished in his heart for many years was really enviable.

When she got to the office, Dorothy started writing a loan application after the morning meeting.

Around noon, Mr. Percy suddenly barged into her office, looking unhappy. “You’re planning to apply for a loan from the head office? Our team just made a major mistake; you think they’ll approve?”

was sure. “Don’t

their intimate time last night, he should give her this

how important this project

not seem very feasible. The SinoSuccess Enterprises project itself is risky.” Mr. Percy frowned.

fastest way to start the SinoSuccess

anxious

she could pay back

didn’t know what exactly had happened, he, an old fox, still sensed

you this once. Do a good job. The next project is bigger

a smile as she watched Mr. Percy leave.

seat, she thought for a moment, then took out her phone and sent a message

the

moment, then added another message. “Are you on the plane?

trip.”

to reply with just one word.

messages and put away her phone, thinking about how the performance of Team 3

Mr. Percy will most likely hand the next project over

of thousands. This plus the project commission and her basic salary might be enough to cover her

to the hospital to keep her mother company during the

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