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.

the wine bottle, but his big hand blocked the

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 to minimize the

Mr. Percy an ultimatum. His furrowed brows indicated his

Lopez. This was my mistake. Next

a next time.”

no dignity for

Percy’s anger finally erupted. He directed it

Can’t you even smile? Did Mr. Lopez

part of an assistant’s job. I wasn’t trained

arranging this dinner? Usually, I think you’re pretty and efficient,

glared at her and

embarrassing experience Dorothy had encountered since she started

her eyes, there were no tears. She knew when she

their connection, and knowing that it had been her last

that the rumors about him being difficult

room in her heels, her phone rang in