The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Austin squinted his eyes and let out a chuckle. "Don't worry. I've been around the block in this business world, and I know the ropes. It'll just be our little secret, okay?" Dorothy could not be bothered to explain further.

Following Austin into the boardroom, she found her seat and settled down, coughing a few times to clear her throat.

The meeting was an internal team huddle, so the atmosphere was far from formal.

Everyone spoke their minds freely, sharing their thoughts and ideas about the project.

Dorothy had been feeling in sync with her colleagues, which eased her nerves considerably. Having been mentored by the renowned Everett, her analysis and insights were particularly sharp, earning her numerous nods of approval from the manager.

well with some of the female staff

many suggestions, all of which were dismissed,

in the group didn't shy away from casting admiring glances her way, and how could that not stir up a bit

"Ms. Sanchez, hello, I'm Ophelia, the project assistant. I have a question I'd like to ask you." Her words were polite, but her

you the documents right away." Ophelia took a seat and slapped the folder she was carrying onto

something from the meeting you didn't understand?" "It's nothing major. It's just that your analysis was so unique. It's different from my team's usual style. It's understandable if

skills.” Ophelia clenched her fists in fury. "Aren't you part of the fourth project team as well?" "From what I gathered, you don't seem to fully embrace the idea of me being the team's director,” Dorothy said with a smile, holding Ophelia's gaze. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt

I didn't grasp your analysis and hoped you could go over it again. Why do you have to be so harsh? I was actually looking forward to the director parachuted into the fourth project team to be someone gentle and patient, but instead...” Dorothy had finished sending the documents and stood up to pour herself a glass of water before returning to Ophelia’s side,

patient, you might want to try a kindergarten. There, both principals and teachers are nothing but kind. But this,