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.

dimmed as he stared at the empty

if only he’d thrown caution and decorum to the wind sooner, maybe he’d be in that picture

too

won’t let go of

that her deepest sleep in days would

small hand still clutching her sleeve.

seemed fine, no furrowed brow, no sign of pain.

and exiting the room, she was greeted by the aroma wafting from

she had traveled

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

need to see Byte

suggested, pulling out a chair before looking up at her. “Can you tell me why you’re looking for

Dorothy bristled defensively.

That’s my private

you to tell me, just thought maybe I could

Help her?

lips twisted into a wry smile.