The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Everett suddenly slumped, his entire frame leaning on Dorothy's shoulder, his six-foot-three stature making it hard for her to breathe.

He was silent, simply resting against her.

Dorothy tried to speak several times but held back, deciding to let him catch his breath first.

Then, abruptly, she felt a dampness on her neck. The tears trailed down her collarbone, slowly slipping away.

Everett was crying, soundlessly.

The last time he cried, he blamed it on the whiskey, but this time, he was sober.

"Everett." "Dorothy, you can't keep leaving me," his voice was hoarse, his chest trembled with each word, "Once is enough.” He couldn't bear it happening again.

Karen had landed a job.

to clock in at an office;

times that she should drop the idea of working and just enjoy being taken care of, Karen didn't want to be

too, you know, health, dental, and retirement plans. It all

ask me, you should just come work at Lopez Corporation as my secretary. We could even... you know, during lunch breaks." "Don't you think about anything else?" Karen

you go find some other women? You've got too much energy; I can't handle it alone." "Nope, I only want you." Seeing him gearing up for more,

over for dinner tonight. So cut

as Jeffrey heard she was leaving, he quickly cozied up, "I'm free tonight. I'll come with you to see the folks." "Those are my parents." "Sooner or later I'll have to call

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can't fault someone for being too

agree, then you're not going anywhere either." Jeffrey had become a pro at handling

they drove to her parents’ place

returning from the market, hands full of groceries. When he got home, he immediately spotted Jeffrey's flashy car —a

not even bothering to lock it, and rushed over to help Derek

such warmth and eagerness almost put Karen