Chapter 8

Dorothy wanted to deny it, but it was already set—thick legs were meant to be clung to. “No way!” Michael suddenly changed his tone, and Dorothy's heart followed suit, turning cold. “The individuals behind their business empire are elusive, hiding everything with a single hand. If you decide to get involved, be cautious; you might end up with nothing but scraps, and by that time, even your own brother may not be able to help you.” Dorothy laughed bitterly—it was because those people obscured everything that she wanted to latch onto them. “Do you understand?” Dorothy nodded. After lounging around at home for two days, it was time to go back to school. Michael had to deliver a speech. Before leaving, he gave Dorothy a phone number. “If there's something in the future, find him. He'll help you.” Dorothy hummed in agreement, and casually saved the number in her phone, not at all taking this matter seriously. On the day of school, Dorothy was sitting in the back seat of the car, scrolling t