The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 440

Everett hastily grabbed the photo and stood up, reaching for his phone to call his trusted associate, Kevin.

“Hey, I need you to check the surveillance footage for room 908 at the Dreamscape Hotel in Everglow City. There’s a little girl who looks a hell of a lot like Dorothy. Find out where she is.”

“Right away. Mr. Lopez!”

“Hold on…” Everett’s voice softened, almost a whisper, “Once you get the footage, send it straight to my email. I want to see it myself.”

He couldn’t bear the wait – not for Kevin’s investigation, nor for the child to be brought back to Eldonia City. He needed to see his daughter now!

“Got it, boss.”

After hanging up, Everett traced the photograph with the pads of his fingers, over and over again.

In the photo, Dorothy’s smile was radiant, her eyes brimming with tender warmth

The two kids were giggling with joy, each clinging to their mommy’s arms, their affection and reliance unmistakable.

he stared at

the gentlemanly upbringing of his youth, if only he’d thrown caution and

wasn’t too

let go of you again.”

sleep in days would be at Bay Residence, in

as she turned over in bed, she felt a small hand still

forehead for fever, he seemed fine, no

the room, she was greeted by the

she had traveled back four y

ready Everett said as he emerged from the kitchen, drying his hands on a dish

I need to see

out a chair before looking up at her.

Dorothy bristled defensively.

my private business”

not trying to force you to tell me, just thought maybe I could help if you wanted to share.”

Help her?

lips twisted into