The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 12

Dorothy waited until Everett finished his call outside before she stepped out of the car to meet him.

“It provides Havenbrook’s special cuisine.” His voice was cold and deep, like a cello..

“Oh.” Dorothy was a bit surprised. Did this mean Everett remembered that they had been middle school classmates?

Or perhaps he knew from the start.

Dorothy felt out of place when standing next to Everett. He was dressed to the nines; he was clearly a golden boy. And there she was, with ‘assistant’ written all over her face.

Feeling uncomfortable as soon as they sat down in the restaurant, Dorothy didn’t know what to do. She couldn’t possibly start reminiscing about middle school, could she?

Everett, on the other hand, seemed more at ease. It was as if he were with a friend who he saw every day. He casually rolled up his shirt sleeves and ordered a few dishes.

“The SinoSuccess Enterprises project, was it you who handled it?”

Caught off guard by the sudden work-related question, Dorothy hastily nodded. “Yes, that’s me.”

detail?” Everett leaned

have. Their financial data is accurate. I’ve checked.

response.

just because the data isn’t fabricated doesn’t mean there aren’t financial issues.” She was stunned as Everett

commitment letter states they have 80 million.

Dorothy fell silent.

was different from when he scolded Mr. Percy. It was almost… paternal.

Everett’s competence.

completely. All she wanted to do was return to the office and conduct a more detailed

seeing her intent, Everett put some of the newly served dishes into her bowl. “Finish your meal.

A whole night?

surprise. “Am I spending the night with

time

her fists under the table, gathering the courage to ask directly. “After the registration, do

to live together?”

really have to share a

“Otherwise?”

like she had asked a