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.

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

Harmony Ventures project. The Prosperity

an ultimatum.

Lopez. This was my mistake. Next time, I will…”

be a next

with his secretary, leaving no dignity

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

here for? Can’t you even smile?

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

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

Mr. Percy glared at her

was the most embarrassing experience Dorothy had encountered since she

thought 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

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

that the rumors about him being difficult were

her phone rang in her