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.”

moved

the hospital bed, “There’s nothing that

was done with their misunderstandings. It was better to let her hear things firsthand than to leave her

a very insecure woman. The more he kept from

fond of such an attitude of his

battlegrounds in the commercial world, not some doting lover distracted by

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

“Thank you.”

nodded and left the

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

and noble demeanor.

“Why avoid her?”

she’s not part of the Lopez family!” Jonathan’s response was blunt, leaving no room for Everett to harbor any delusions. of Dorothy

father. “Was there a bargain between you and

“Nothing at all”

easily. “Dorothy must have given up a lot for you to let