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?”

slack?” Mr. Percy slammed his hand on the table. “Alright, Dorothy, don’t say I didn’t warn you. The SinoSuccess Enterprises project was

apologize, Mr. Percy. I won’t

hot air!” With that, Mr. Percy stormed out,

Mr. Percy. “Don’t be afraid of him, Dorothy! If

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

rang. Dorothy answered it. It was a familiar

asked you to

was back from his

ascended the stairs in her high heels, arriving at the

any favors at work, so she had no right to hold

Knock, knock.

surprise, a woman’s voice answered

“Come in.”

but Everett was nowhere to be found.