The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 4

The PR job in an investment banking company sounded good, but everyone knew it was just schmoozing and booze.

Who would have thought that he would lump her in with the PR folk? He didn’t think last night was arranged by Mr. Percy, did he?-

Everett’s words burned Dorothy’s cheeks, but she had to swallow her pride for the time being because others were present. She couldn’t leave just yet.

She needed this job badly. She needed the money for her mother’s medical bills.

Now that the atmosphere was cooling down, Mr. Percy quickly put on a cheerful smile. “She’s always been an assistant, Mr. Lopez. I just thought since you and Dorothy are both from Havenbrook, you might have something in common. That’s why I asked her here. If you’re unhappy, I can tell her to leave.”

With that, he shot Dorothy a look.

She was about to leave when Everett spoke, “Sit down.”

“Dorothy, didn’t you hear? Mr. Lopez asked you to sit.”

Barely sitting down with a straight back, Dorothy got a harsh stare from Mr. Percy, urging her to pour wine for Everett.

reached for the wine bottle, but his big hand blocked the glass.

Percy, if you want to last in Prosperity Consortium, underhanded methods won’t work. I’ve been following the Harmony Ventures project. The Prosperity Consortium is in a tight spot. Submit a request to replenish funds as soon as possible and try

giving Mr. Percy an ultimatum. His furrowed brows indicated his

right, Mr. Lopez. This was my mistake. Next

be a next time.”

with his secretary, leaving no dignity for anyone, without giving her a

he left, Mr. Percy’s anger finally erupted. He directed it

you here for? Can’t you even smile? Did Mr. Lopez

drinking buddy isn’t part of an assistant’s

you know how much effort I put into arranging this dinner? Usually, I think you’re pretty

venting, Mr. Percy glared at

most embarrassing experience Dorothy had

she would cry, but apart from a slight sting in her eyes, there were no tears. She knew when she entered this field that the lower her rank, the humbler she

so cold. She thought… she thought with their connection, and knowing that it had been her last night, he would at least give her some dignity.

rumors about

heels, her phone rang in her bag. It was