The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Kenneth's expression froze for just a moment before he nodded. "Yeah, alright. I'll keep you posted on any updates from Byte 7.

And don't worry about the final payment; I've got it all sorted.” Dorothy acknowledged with a quick, "Then I'll be off." "You drove here yourself?" "Yeah." Kenneth waved his hand dismissively, "Drive safe on your way back, and remember to ice that ankle. We don't want it swelling up by morning." He watched as Dorothy got into her car, his lips curling into a half-smile.

Kenneth knew that Dorothy would never bring Everett to the cemetery. That man had no right to set foot in the sacred grounds, to visit Bella as a son-in-law.

And neither would he, not in that role, ever.

Dorothy drove back to the Bay Residence, her gaze instinctively scanning for Everett's car.

Seeing the sleek black Maybach parked steadily in the garage, she let out a small sigh of relief.

It wasn't that she felt guilty for anything—she just didn't want to upset Everett by going to the cemetery without him, especially after ending up there with Kenneth. The situation would be uncomfortable if Everett were to find out.

in the code and walked in,

hear the laughter of the kids upstairs, but there was no

Shuffling in her slippers, Dorothy

Everett playing with

Dorothy asked

his watch like he had

to look for Daddy."

rings,

Is there something urgent?" "He's at the office?" "Yes, the meeting might take a while longer. If there's anything pressing, feel free to inform me, and I'll update Mr. Lopez." Upon hearing that he was at the office, Dorothy quickly said, "No, it's nothing! Carry on with your work." "Alright, Ms. Sanchez." After hanging up, Dorothy changed into fresh clothes and took a

more time and looked forward to immersing herself

than to take