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

the Harmony Ventures project. The Prosperity Consortium is in a tight spot. Submit a request to replenish

ultimatum. His

my mistake. Next time, I will…”

won’t be a next

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

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

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

a drinking buddy isn’t part of an assistant’s job.

Usually, I

Mr. Percy glared at her and stormed

Dorothy had encountered since she started working.

in her eyes, there were no tears. She knew

She thought… she thought with their connection, and knowing that it had been her last night, he would

about him being difficult were true.

heels, her phone rang in her