At Everest Stock Exchange, the company was busy as usual. Stefan had stepped out with Griffin for a business meeting, leaving Dorothy alone in the office.

A knock sounded at the door before an unfamiliar yet stunningly well-dressed woman entered.

"You must be Mrs. Dorothy Everest. Nice to meet you," she said politely, extending her hand for a handshake.

Dorothy was confused, but she had been taught to be polite, so she accepted the handshake.

"My name is Gloria. I ...