Chapter 109
“You heard me right. Draft the proposal first. I’ll make the announcement at tomorrow’s shareholders’ meeting p>
Walton was fuming. “Dorothea, you’re not the only shareholder in this company! Sure, you’re the biggest one, but you can’t control what the rest of us decide. I want
to see if you really have the guts to fire me tomorrow p>
Dorothea looked at him, calm and collected, a small smile tugging at her lips. “Alright. Let’s see what happens then p>
Dorothea stopped by the business department, said a quick goodbye to Lenard, and left.
Everyone in the office could feel that something was up.
“Lenard, did Dorothea just get into it with Walton p>
People were whispering, trying to figure out how Dorothea even dared to stand up to Walton. She was just a director, after all.
Lenard just smiled, a hint of mischief in his eyes. “Go back and read up on the
hotel’s history. Did you all forget that the founder’s last name was Lane too p>
Everyone froze. The realization hit all at once—Dorothea was actually a descendant of the founder.
After leaving work, Dorothea drove straight to the nursing home.
“Dorothea? It’s so late. What brings you here p>
Pauline looked up with concern. “Have you eaten yet? Should I ask the nurse to get you something p>
Dorothea gave her a soft smile. “That would be great. Thank you p>
She smiled at the nurse, who nodded and hurried off.
This nursing home was really nice. Dorothea had arranged for her grandmother to have her own caregiver, someone who looked after her and only her. It cost twice as much as the standard care, but Dorothea never minded. She was busy with work most of the time, so this was how she tried to make up for it and show she cared.
“Grandma, I missed you. I just wanted to see you p>
Dorothea hugged Pauline, clinging to her like she was still a little kid.
Pauline’s face softened, and she gently patted Dorothea’s head. “Rough day at work? Or did Latham give you a hard time p>
“He didn’t,” Dorothea said, almost shyly. “Grandma, he actually treats me really well p>
To be honest, their marriage was all business just an agreement on paper. But Latham had always done everything a good husband should, even if he was a bit of a tease sometimes.
“That’s good. I just want you to be happy. If Latham’s taking care of you, then I can stop worrying so much p>
Dorothea’s eyes stung a little. “Grandma, don’t say that. You promised you’d stay with me for a long, long time p>
Pauline laughed, warm and gentle. “I’m trying, sweetheart p>
Dorothea had actually wanted to talk
about everything going on at work,
all the mess and stress, but she changed her mind. No need to make her grandmother worry.
They ate dinner together, the same food, just like they used to years ago when
Pauline was still strong and healthy.
Pauline always seemed to know
what Dorothea was thinking.
“Whatever you decide to do, net
always have your back Dont worry Just go for it p>
Dorothea hugged her tight, burying her face in Pauline’s neck. “Thank you, Grandma. I love you more than anyone p>
When she left the nursing home, Dorothea noticed a few missed calls on her phone. She was surprised when she saw who they were from.
She called back. “Mr. Gates p>
Wade picked up immediately. “Dorothea, hey. I just wanted to check in. Did you get everything sorted out p>
Dorothea hesitated. “You mean the stuff happening at my company p>
She hadn’t expected Wade to know about any of it.
“Yeah. Latham went to see Pearson today. I figured it was about you, so I thought I’d ask p>
Dorothea’s breath caught. “You’re saying Latham went to Pearson for me p>
“That’s right. You didn’t know p>