The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 19

A stern warning jolted Dorothy awake.

How could she be so sure that Everett would turn a blind eye to her application just because they had slept together?

She shouldn’t forget that he paid for that. It was a transaction, after all. There was no room for emotions.

“Nothing more. I’m sorry for bothering you, Mr. Lopez.” She quickly hung up the phone, not waiting for his response.

This felt like a slap in her face.

Meanwhile, Mr. Percy got the news and stormed into the room, fuming.

“I told you it wouldn’t work, Dorothy! Who do you think you are? Do you think I can trust you again? I did this time, and now look what happened!”

As Mr. Percy began to berate her, Karen rushed over to defend Dorothy. “Mr. Percy, Dorothy’s mother just had an accident. Can you cut her some slack?”

the table. “Alright, Dorothy, don’t say I didn’t warn you. The SinoSuccess Enterprises project was your request. If it’s not launched, you can pack

“I apologize, Mr. Percy. I won’t

be blowing hot air!” With that, Mr. Percy stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

Mr. Percy. “Don’t be afraid of him, Dorothy! If it comes to it, we can

fine.” Dorothy took a deep breath, adjusting her state of mind. She turned her gaze back to her computer. “I must secure the SinoSuccess Enterprises project. I need to regain the dignity

rang. Dorothy answered it.

Mr. Lopez asked you

was back from his

her high heels, arriving at the CEO’s

favors at work, so she had no right to hold

Knock, knock.

woman’s voice

“Come in.”

to be found. Only a woman holding a