The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy thought that after turning Stephen down, he would take the hint and back off. But the very next day, he didn't even bother to text her on WhatsApp before showing up unannounced at her office door.

“Ms. Sanchez, do you have a moment?” His voice preceded his presence.

Looking up from the price list she was scrutinizing, Dorothy caught sight of him standing just outside her door.

Stephen had clearly made an effort today, dressed to the nines in a sharp suit, and it seemed he'd even spritzed on some cologne—a scent that wafted her way as she approached.

But no matter how dapper he appeared, Everett firmly held the title of 'best-dressed'. At least in Dorothy's heart, that was an unshakeable truth.

"What?" Dorothy asked, clearly not intending to invite him in, opting to converse right at the doorway.

sheets of paper in his hand, Stephen revealed his concerns about the

up today and isn't in the office, so I had no choice but to come

have swooned by now; after all, his looks were

him, her focus fixed on the content

thought and he would have grasped the issues at hand, especially since Dorothy had already annotated the documents thoroughly to ease the transition for the new

you managed a project before?" she

I was the one who steered my previous team to success." “Mr. Stephen, I really shouldn't be questioning your capabilities. After all, if the higher-ups at the Lopez Corporation entrusted you with this project, you must have some exceptional qualities. But... seeing the questions you've brought to me, I can't help but wonder if you're either lacking in professional knowledge or if this is some kind of ploy?” “l—I'm just getting to grips with the project; that's why I'm a bit unfamiliar.” “Too unfamiliar to understand a product pricing sheet?” Dorothy pointed at a line on

annotated. If you still don't understand, Mr. Stephen, I suggest you ask Austin. If he can't explain it, tell him to come to me.” Dorothy didn't have time for Stephen's subtle advances. Her rejection was

starting to see why Austin had warned him that she was a tough

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