The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 416

Dorothy never in a million years thought she would set foot in the grand halls of the Lopez Corporation again. Although she was a project director at East Star Enterprises, and her ID badge proudly displayed her affiliation, her new office was now situated within the imposing skyscraper.

Luckily for her, Austin had also been called back to the Lopez Corporation, so at least she had a familiar face in the new office.

While Dorothy was anything but thrilled about the move, Austin was on cloud nine. As soon as he spotted Dorothy in the waiting room of the Lopez Corporation, his face lit up like a Christmas tree, and he immediately launched into conversation,

“Last month, my horoscope said I’d hit the jackpot, and look at us now! Working at the Lopez Corporation is like striking gold. I never dared to dream it!” Austin was buzzing with excitement, looking around as if he was ready to snap a selfie with the legend himself at any moment.

To the uninitiated, Austin might have seemed like he was there to rub elbows with celebrities, not to clock in for a nine–to–five.

Of course, Dorothy understood the hype. Back in her days at the branch office of the Lopez Corporation, everyone was eager for a glimpse of the man, the myth, the legend–Everett.

too had once been curious, but not anymore. She didn’t want to and couldn’t afford to

between Dorothy and Everett, kept chattering away. “The Lopez Corporation’s investment in Everglow City must be part of some big takeover plan, right? It’s all so sudden! They must have

standoffish, humored him with a nod, pretending to ponder his

Star Enterprises since none of us

“Possibly”

of the Lopez Corporation, and I’m gonna roll up my sleeves and work my tail off. Who knows, maybe I’ll even get a chance to report directly to Mr. Lopez himself.” After his spiel, noticing Dorothy’s glazed expression, Austin pulled out his phone, typed something, swiped a few times, and suddenly flipped the screen toward her. “Don’t tell me you’ve never seen

This is Everett. Handsome, right? Even as a guy, I can tell he’s

that heartthrob!”

sight, catching her completely off guard. She instinctively recoiled, “Uh, I’ve… I’ve seen his picture before.”

not swooning over

awkward smile, “I’m… I’m

look, always talking about being married. But honestly, even if you were single,