The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 286

“Stop it! It’s not her fault!” Jeffrey urged. “You’ve already caused the death of her mother How could you have the heart to do that?”

He didn’t approve of Everett and Dorothy’s relationship either. Because he thought Everett was being irrational and his emotions were impeding his career. But he never thought of forcing Dorothy away from him in such a devious, lethal way.

“We didn’t harm her mother. Her mother’s emotional instability led to her illness and death.”

“We both know what really happened We have been friends for many years, and I haven’t told Everett about this. I kept this a secret for you, but that’s all I can do for you. Don’t expect to use me anymore.”

Then Jeffrey hung up.

Heather stared at the now dark screen with her eyebrows furrowed in deep thought.

Something was off.

Jeffrey’s reaction was clearly protective of Dorothy. They had met overseas before, but Jeffrey hadn’t shown any favoritism towards Dorothy at that time. Now, however, he was constantly warning Heather to leave Dorothy alone.

mean that Dorothy had reappeared.

have happened between them again.

won’t you

straight from the hotel

to see Lane talking

to Lane that she wouldn’t consider him, so

Dorothy. He waved cheerfuly at her then walked over

for

was obsequious, flattering, and overly respectful

all the way a supervisor should

I’m strict about the details, and I worry that they might cut comers

not around.”

tell me.” Austin quickly added, “Oh, I just remembered I have something else to do. You two chat,

for Dorothy to respond and tunned to

only Dorothy and Lane were left.

should

husband, do you?” Lane asked.