The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 288

He was well aware of the company’s recent projects and their profits. Hed consistently find ways to retain talented employees and was always approachable in conversation.

His penchant for fun was just a facade. It was designed to disarm people and put them at ease.

For a woman like Dorothy, a man of his caliber was someone she couldn’t get too close to. She knew that her limited abilities and cunning were

no match for him.

“Lane, I think you only see me as good because y

you don’t fully know me.” Dorothy said, managing to keep her emotions in check, She flashed him a polite smile and subtly put some distance between them. “Jeffrey must have told you something about Everett and me. I wonder if he

mentioned that it was me who ended things with Everett. I asked for the divorce because I fell for another man”

“He did mention that you fell for someone else.” Lane said, cutting her off before she could continue. “But I don’t believe him”

observing Dorothy for some time, otherwise, he wouldn’t have pursued her especially knowing she was married. People in business do not fall for others

is what it is, whether you believe it

leading them nowhere, he softened his tone. “I think you’ve misunderstood me. I don’t mean to threaten

Dorothy remained silent.

? Who

I won’t force you. You’re single, and I’m single, so why are you so

knew that if she rejected him harshly, she might

care about saving dignity. Embarrassing them could lead to uncontrollable

might

beyond

a lot on my plate with the ongoing projects. Let’s do this once I’m less tied up with work. I’ll give you my decision then. Is that okay?”

gesture with his

she managed to get

she’d just fought