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.

you can't 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

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

him would have the means?"

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

You're bluffing, lying!" Heather refused

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

being able to have Everett, but she could still ensure her

truth will come out in court," Dorothy said, turning to

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