The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

That heart-thumping sensation seemed to find its home only in the presence of Everett.

He ki*sed her with a focus that intensified from a whisper to a storm.

It wasn’t until the onlookers began to tease that Dorothy pushed him away and bolted. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

Everett knew she was shy. Striding with long steps, he caught up to her, “What’s the worry? Think we’re breaking the rules?”

Dorothy didn’t know how to reply.

“Then let’s make it official,” he said, gripping her hand a bit tighter. “I’m back in town now. Let’s head to city hall and renew our vows.”

Dorothy blinked out of her daze and then smiled at him, “You think you can just whisk me away to sign papers? I’ve learned my lesson the first time around.”

Looking for a proposal? Everett thought she was softening up.

But Dorothy shook her head, “I want to give it more serious thought before I give you an answer.”

In the world of grown-ups, anything short of a yes was a no.

Everett understood.

…

snacks and trinkets on the streets, and only when Dorothy felt a hint

I’ll tend to the

seeing the weariness in

be swamped, right? Don’t dump it all on Kevin and Jeffrey. I’m not that tired. Playing with

tired?” he asked,

firmly,

else.” Without further

a hint of complaint in her voice, “We

the bed. “I’ve got the company matters in

was about to speak when

calling. Dorothy also caught a glimpse

here you said you had it under control. Look who’s calling

the edge of the bed, crossing his long legs. With Dorothy watching, he

“Hello?”

oddly excited, as if he’d

But this was the Jeffrey Everett knew, on his usual