The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Austin had not lied to her! Ophelia almost wanted to slap herself. Of all the people she could've picked a fight with at work, it had to be someone you just don't cross.

"I'll take my leave, Ms. Sanchez," she muttered, not daring to linger any longer as she hustled out of Dorothy's office.

Dorothy sighed, her elegant brow furrowing in frustration. She hated playing the ‘Everett card’ to command respect, especially since they were no longer together. It felt so awkward.

Her phone was still ringing. Dorothy snatched it up and hit the answer button.

hoarse from illness. It carried an undeniable

Lopez Corporation! I just... suddenly wanted to check on how Abigail and Langston were doing at school.” There was a pause on the other end before Everett spoke, "I heard about the office spat." "What spat?" "The argument you had." Dorothy was stunned. "How do you even know about that?" "I tried calling you, but you didn't pick up, so I had someone check the fourth project team's security cams." Dorothy was speechless. Privacy was evidently a myth when it came to

a colleague. She's

she said she forgave Ophelia only for Everett to turn around and fire her, that would

a while, Dorothy broke the silence. "You sick,

He was always too stubborn for his own good. She knew he

not around, and Abigail and Langston count on you to take care of them." "They're fine." "I know you've got the kids well taken care of, but they need their dad! And if you're sick, you can't play with them." There was another heavy silence on Everett's end before he finally said, "I got it." "I