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.

…

Jeffrey was tidied up, Karen slowly opened

Serena in the living room as expected, each looking

seeing his daughter emerge, Derek was

bring any bravado to the table,

I’m your dad? Seems like you’ve

rarely showing anger. But today, he was

by his daughter’s

entertaining a man at

“Dad… Jeffrey and I…”

have already displeased me, but 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

and I are truly in love. It’s not like what you’re thinking,” Despite his usual nonchalance, Jeffrey approached the situation with utmost respect in the presence of his potential father-in-law, “Today was actually the day my parents were supposed to come over to formally ask for Karen’s hand in marriage, and

to your proposal,” Derek stood firm, “A relationship that sprouts under these circumstances is too flimsy to