The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 421

Dorothy was on pins and needles, feeling every breath she took in the Lopez Corporation was laced with danger.

“He’s announced marriage, for crying out loud! How can Everett justify this to his wife?”

“Why don’t you take that up with Mr. Lopez yourself?”

What could Kevin possibly say? Mr. Lopez wasn’t one to take kindly to loose talk

“Forget it, I won’t press you” Dorothy’s shoulders slumped in resignation. “Thanks anyway, Kevin.”

“Don’t mention it.” Kevin offered a reassuring smile before glancing at his watch. “Mr. Lopez should be out of his meeting in about an hour. Just wait for him in his designated parking spot.”

“Just text me the location, I’ll find my own way there!” The further she could stay from Everett, the better.

“Oh, come on, Ms. Sanchez, what’s the point of all this squirming? Maybe Mr. Lopez just wants to discuss work with you. By resisting, you’re just making it awkward for everyone. Unless… you’ve got other things on your mind.”

Dorothy didn’t answer.

Kevin was almost out the door when he paused, as if struck by an afterthought. “Actually, there’s something else I might say.”

“Go ahead, Kevin.”

at the Bay Residence? Maybe you should try telling Mr. Lopez. Who

was taken aback, her gaze falling silently to

finally

to the empty room, “And what if I’m not

against his own mother, especially not to the point of sending his

to jail!

choose between Everett and her mother Bella, she knew she wouldn’t be able

Dorothy found herself in the CEO’s private

like Kevin said, she needed to be more open.

her resignation letter, hand it in tomorrow, and after a six–month notice period, she could leave

thoughts, she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.

body stiffened involuntarily as if she’d been plastered in place.

sharp contrast to her tension, Everett maintained his impeccable CEO demeanor, approaching with long, confident strides.

complied

was so profound that Dorothy found herself counting

broke the

reviewed the project

much time

of it for now. Take them home tonight and