The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Had it not been for Karen's worrying, Dorothy might have outright refused the ride in Jeffrey's car.

It wasn't personal—she just felt awkward alone with any man who wasn't Everett. There was something about it that made her skin crawl, a discomfort she couldn't quite shake off.

So, she sat silently in the back seat, her gaze fixed on the parade of neon signs that streaked past the window, their colors dancing across her face.

Jeffrey seemed to get it. He didn't push for conversation, respecting her quiet mood.

At a red light, he glanced at Dorothy through the rear-view mirror, cleared his throat hesitantly, and finally spoke up.

"Did you hear about Everett putting the Bay Residence on the market?" Dorothy's hand twitched. She met his eyes in the mirror and shook her head slightly.

"No, we haven't been in touch." "He texted me last week and asked me to handle the sale of the place." "Oh." Jeffrey frowned, dissatisfied with her indifferent response. "What went down between you two after you got back from Everglow City?" He wasn't one to gossip, but curiosity was eating at him.

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don't buy it." Dorothy looked down, replaying

do you even love Everett? Because you're really dragging him

a thorn in your side, making things tough for you both. But when you're together, you can fix it! There was no need to be so harsh, to break his heart." "It's not

of the upcoming court case would determine whether she had a future

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fix it?" Jeffrey was blunt, not bothering