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.

my whole life's been wrecked because of you, and to think you too have someone you can't have! How perfect, how just, what sweet karma! I thought I was the

if they help you overturn 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 that he had secured.” Her

have the means?" Heather was

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

believe you. You're bluffing, lying!"

any length to protect his mother, which meant he would

to have Everett, but she could still ensure her own survival, no matter

The truth will come out in

do you even love