The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

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Chapter 429

Dorothy remembered the last time she heard Everett speak with such tenderness; it was because Bella insisted on taking her boyfriend to the hospital.

Back then, his tone was just like it is now–gentle, affectionate, as if he wished he could drown her in his love.

Unfortunately, she hadn’t believed in his declarations of love back then.

As for the second time, she couldn’t even trust that he would betray his own kin.

“Everett, you wouldn’t want to know the truth.”

“No, I do.” Everett cradled her face as if holding a precious gem, his gaze resolute, “Dorothy, tell me.”

He was tired of being pushed away whenever trouble brewed, of having to investigate on his own. He wanted to be Dorothy’s rock, to have her confide in him, share her grievances, bitterness, and rage, and then face it all together.

As Dorothy’s mind raced through countless possibilities, she suddenly snapped back to reality and shoved Everett hard.

“The truth is I despise you, and I despise your entire family, I want you to stay away from me! I’ve fallen for Kenneth and..”

words were cut off as Everett’s kiss

this kiss wasn’t as fierce as the last

breached her defenses, his tongue began to gently draw out the sweetness of her, carefully tracing

Dorothy didn’t know what he had

to break free, she slapped

instantly appeared on

“Have

you

lost your mind?

didn’t understand what he was

news about her, repeatedly urging himself to let go

into his

been the golden boy, the focal point of adoration wherever he

her lips time and time again, he felt hurt and discomfort. Yet, he found himself drawn to her like a moth to a

confirmed that

demand to know why she’d been so cruel as to keep it from him,

instead to continue the charade with

had maneuvered her back into his life,