The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

She got to say that Jeffrey had a knack for hitting where it hurt. Dorothy's face fell at his words, her lashes casting a shadow over her grim face.

Karen shot Jeffrey a sharp elbow to the ribs, signaling for him to zip it.

The dinner was a minefield, saved only by Karen's relentless efforts to smooth things over.

After they'd finished eating, Jeffrey offered to drive Dorothy back to her office.

She waved goodbye without a hint of changing her mind regarding his earlier proposition, and yet, Jeffrey couldn't help but press, “Dorothy, about that getaway at the resort—you in? If you say yes, I'll book it right now!” Karen tried to silence him, but it was too late.

shadow now? I didn’t mean anything by it. I just want us to chill out and have some fun. Could she get all sensitive?” Karen waved it off, “Dorothy has always been like this—sensitive and distant. If a guy wants to get close, be it as a friend or lover, he needs the patience of a saint. With your approach? Good luck getting her to dine out with you again—I'll let you do whatever you want if she agrees!” “Is she really that averse to men?” “More than you can imagine.” Jeffrey frowned, “Well, I've got no ulterior motives

office, Dorothy was surprised to find a bouquet of flowers on her desk. Her mind

for the

was from Ophelia. The card was apologizing for being rash and petty, admitting her narrow perspective on things,

the flowers, but that seemed

on the company messenger, and

head to West Legal Services

Dorothy hailed a cab to her apartment with

didn’t get them in water

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