The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy peered into his eyes, which burned with an earnest intensity, unmarred by even a hint of evasion.

For a fleeting moment, she yearned to spill the beans about what his mother, Amanda, had done to Bella, just to see what he would do.

Would he still stand by her?

But the words died on her lips.

It wasn’t fear that Everett wouldn’t choose her. It was dread that he’d be torn apart by the decision, plummeting into an abyss.

On one side was the mother who raised him, and on the other, the love he’d pursued for years. Either choice could shatter him.

Rather than witness such torment, she chose to release her grip.

She couldn’t bear to see Everett struggle, so she decided to make the choice for him.

After all, it was his duty to stand by his mother as an only child. No one could fault him for that.

If he sided with her, she feared the wagging tongues and the judgmental whispers would drag him into despair.

…

tidied up, Karen slowly opened the

room as

emerge, Derek was

Karen didn’t dare bring any bravado to the table,

Seems like you’ve forgotten everything I’ve

known for his good temper, rarely showing anger. But today, he was

was incensed by his daughter’s lack

entertaining a man at home in broad daylight, it was

“Dad… Jeffrey and I…”

I can’t fault you for my daughter’s actions! If Karen had truly cut ties with you, you wouldn’t be tangled up with her like this. Given today’s events, I’m deeply disappointed with how I’ve raised her, and I’m afraid it’s not a good time for you to stay. Please leave. I won’t see you out.”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join

his potential father-in-law, “Today

Derek stood firm, “A relationship that sprouts under these circumstances is too