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.

had once been curious, but not anymore. She didn’t want to

in Everglow City must be part of some

a nod, pretending to ponder his theory. “Yeah, you might

none of us got the axe. We all

“Possibly”

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

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

Lane, that heartthrob!”

the image of Everett appeared in her sight, catching her completely

swooning over him?”

smile, “I’m… I’m married.”

you’ve got that love–struck look, always talking about being married. But honestly, even if you were single, it’s not like you and