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?”

going to cut me some slack?” Mr. Percy slammed his hand on the table. “Alright, Dorothy, don’t say I

from her seat and bowed deeply. “I apologize, Mr. Percy. I won’t give up on

better not be blowing hot air!” With that, Mr. Percy stormed out, slamming the door

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

her state of mind. She turned her gaze back to her computer. “I must secure the SinoSuccess Enterprises

phone rang. Dorothy answered it. It

you to come

back from

stairs in her high heels, arriving at the CEO’s office.

work,

Knock, knock.

woman’s voice

“Come in.”

nowhere to be found. Only a woman holding