The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 281

Despite his resources and capabilities, he could have easily manipulated Dorothy into staying by his side. But he didn’t. He couldn’t bear the thought of Dorothy getting hurt. He wanted Dorothy to be happy. If her happiness couldn’t include him, he’d rather disappear.

“But she’s already hurt you so much! I can’t stand to see it anymore, Everett! Just give me the word, and I’ll find out who her husband is and let him know who he’s messed with! If that doesn’t work. Il confront her! make Dorothy come back to you, even if it means dragging her back!”

“No.“Everett’s voice finally broke, barely able to conceal his desolation Treally love her, but it’s time for me to let go.”

Instead of returning to the construction site, Dorothy went back to her hotel.

She lay down on the bed without even taking off her coat or setting down her purse.

Everett’s voice kept replaying in her head.

Truth be told, she missed Everett. She wanted to record his voice and listen to it when she felt like she was losing control, so she could find some sort of peace.

finding relief in their addiction,

reality wouldn’t

were too many complications. She had to remind herself to stay away

fell from her eyes down to her coat,

few deep breaths. Dorothy reached for her phone and answered the

“Hello. Lane.”

me! I may be friends with him, but justice is on my side.” Lane sounded anxious. He assumed Jeffrey must

was

just a minor misunderstanding, then let’s clear it up face–to–face

the past. We used

don’t want my past to haunt me anymore.” Dorothy paused. “I’m sorry I couldn’t make it for dinner. I promise I treat you next time. I’m not feeling well

much Lane could

there’s