The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 407

Dorothy hesitated.

It wasn’t that she suddenly fancied a career switch to Lopez Corporation; it was the steep penalty for breaching her contract that she couldn’t afford.

Had it been just the stipulated penalty in the contract, she could have clenched her teeth and paid it, but to shoulder the entire responsibility for the Everglow City Resort project? That was out of her league.

After all, if Everett was willing to shell out big bucks for the acquisition of East Star Enterprises, would he really care about the resort’s development costs? As the CEO, he could make the resort lose as much as he wanted, couldn’t he?

A project worth hundreds of millions – once the responsibility was transferred, she might as well sell herself and still fall short of the payment!

“Ms. Sanchez, please reconsider. Should you change your mind, you’re welcome to join us at the Lopez Corporation.”

The person from HR hung up, leaving Dorothy slumped back onto her bed, the picture of defeat.

It was clear that Everett had cut off all her escape routes, leaving no room for maneuver.

But what on earth made him decide to do this?

In the hospital, Jeffrey still hadn’t woken up.

the hospital, his life was out of in danger, and now they were just waiting for the specialist Everett had invited to examine Jeffrey and hopefully

several times to ask about the Lopez Corporation’s acquisition, only to discover that Jeffrey had been involved in

but now, no one could

Lane and approached him as

of friendship I have with Jeffrey, how could I not come when

but all we know is that a car rear–ended Jeffrey’s at high speed, causing a

collision.”

driver at

resuscitation and haven’t pulled through

like all the troublesome

suddenly looked

his

It was Everett

second encounter since that episode outside the restaurant, but given Jeffrey’s situation and Huxley’s presence, Lane couldn’t lash out. He gritted his teeth as he watched Everett and Huxley discuss

was visibly resentful, Everett remained composed in his Impeccable suit, his demeanor still cool and aristocratic, as if forcing the takeover of East Star Enterprises and pushing Lane out wasn’t his doing at all.

back to the office. Il come back when Dr. Smith arrives in

when Lane

glancing at