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.

have! How perfect, how just, what sweet karma! I thought I was the only one going mad, but you- you're even crazier than I am!" A dark shadow of hatred flickered in Dorothy's eyes as

that 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

him would have the

eyes, steadying her emotions before speaking in a hoarse whisper, "When you all thought power could trample life, you never foresaw this day. So why should I care about the consequences you face? My mother has been bedridden for years, never even met Everett's mother, and yet she was murdered by you two!" She couldn't bear to imagine her mother's despair and helplessness in her final moments- dying without a loved one by her

lying!" Heather

thought Everett would go to any length to protect his mother, which meant he would also keep her safe, minimizing the

being able to have Everett, but she could

what you think. The truth will come out in

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