The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 491

Dorothy could hardly believe the man in front of her was the same person she knew. It was as if he’d been possessed by some mischievous spirit!

If anyone from the Lopez Corporation saw him now, lounging about like some kind of loafer, they’d rub their eyes in disbelief.

Come on, this was Mr. Lopez, the embodiment of self–restraint and icy composure, who had managed to stay scandal–free despite the turbid world of business that he thrived in!

“Is this all you think about when I’m around?”

“With you by my side, it’s impossible to think of anything else.”

Just as Dorothy was about to respond, there was another knock on the door.

She opened the door and found Jonathan standing there. His lips twitched into a faint, emotionless smile upon seeing her. “How’s Everett doing?”

“Dr. Quincy said he’s doing great. He’ll be off the monitors by tomorrow.” Of course, Dorothy didn’t mention the little incident of Everett unstitching his wound.

They were all adults, and they all knew what that’s about…

Jonathan nodded, then spoke in a hushed tone, “Could you please spare us a few minutes? I need to have a word with him alone.” “Sure.”

Dorothy moved to leave.

spoke up from the hospital bed, “There’s nothing that she shouldn’t hear.”

was better to let her hear things firsthand

he kept from her, the more unsettled she’d feel.

doubt not fond of such an attitude

doting lover distracted by a woman’s presence. Didn’t

Jonathan’s face, and she didn’t want to cause a rift between the father and the son. She offered a smile and said, “Everett, I should check on Karen anyway. She did come with me, after all. I need to make sure she’s

settled in.”

was already agreeing, “I’ll have someone escort you.”

“Thank you.”

left the

the smile that had graced Everett’s handsome face vanished, replaced once more

and noble demeanor.

“Why avoid her?”

of the Lopez family!” Jonathan’s response was blunt, leaving no room for Everett to harbor

eyes narrowed as he regarded his father. “Was there

“Nothing at all”

Everett knew well both Dorothy and his own parents, who never showed mercy easily. “Dorothy must have given up a lot for you to let her in and see me.”