The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Everett, have you lost your mind?" Heather's voice thundered through the air, her disbelief palpable.

Everett, however, simply stepped back, an unreadable calm washing over his features.

"Dorothy, I kept my promise to you. I did everything I said I would." His hopes hadn't been met, but he was letting go.

Without another word, Everett turned on his heel and climbed back into his car, driving away without a moment's hesitation.

Dorothy watched the car until Heather's loud, mocking laughter echoed from within.

someone you can't have! How perfect, how just, what sweet karma! I thought I

old lady’s case, if you can use them to topple the might of the Lopez Corporation!" "So, your plan was to make the videos disappear, right?" Heather's expression faltered. "How did you..." "Everett gave me a copy, one that he had secured.” Her legs went weak, and she had to clutch the wrought iron railing to keep upright. "Impossible, Everett would never do that! The mastermind is his mother, his own flesh and blood! He must know this is murder, a capital offense!" This could bring the whole Lopez Corporation down- an impact immeasurable! Everett's actions were akin to

but him would have the means?"

My mother has been bedridden for years, never even met Everett's mother, and yet she was

don't believe you. You're bluffing, lying!" Heather refused

to any length to protect his mother, which meant he would also keep her

was just a matter of not being able to have Everett, but she could still ensure her own survival,

think. The truth will come

want to know, do you even love Everett?" Dorothy stiffened,