The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 431

“Everett, cut the crap!”

The man on the receiving end of the scolding just shrugged nonchalantly, pinching out the last embers of his cigarette.

“I’m just weighing my options here, seeing if a peck on the cheek is worth getting bitten.”

Dorothy pretended she hadn’t heard his blasphemous remark and kept her gaze fixed firmly on the pavement ahead.

But Everett had a dead–serious look on his face, as if he were negotiating the finer points of a business deal. Is there a limit to the number of kisses per day?”

Dorothy struggled for a response.

She was convinced that Everett was possessed or something

The news of Dorothy returning to work at Lopez Corporation spread quickly, reaching Heather’s ears as she clocked out from the legal department

Heather was rooted to the spot, her mind racing. As soon as she heard the news, she knew that Everett never had a new bride; there was only ever Dorothy, his lingering old flame!

sorted things out with Jeffrey, and now

the midst of her irritation, her phone

strange number flashed on the screen.

critical information from the other side, unsuitable for the regular contact

phone and outside of working hours,

finally pressed

voice came from the other end, “Is

it’s me. Who is this?

is Lane, from East Star Enterprises.”

was the company Dorothy worked at! Everett suddenly wanting to buy it out was

get my number? And

and for all she knew this caller could be investigating

you have time for a face–to–face

I’m not available for a meeting in person. Let’s talk over the phone.”

Jeffrey’s phone! There’s no need to question my motives; it’s just to discuss some collaborative matters with you!” Lane chuckled lightly on the other end. “Maybe I didn’t

over.”

the phone, “And what does

Dorothy, I’d be left out in the cold, wouldn’t I? And I’m sure you wouldn’t want to see