The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Girl, you're a piece of work, you know that?" Dorothy poked fun at her friend with a sly grin, her eyes narrowing in mock accusation. "Back when you were single, you were all about how great possessive guys are. Now you've snagged one, and you're nitpicking left and right! Karen, you're totally showing off your love life." Karen chuckled mischievously, "That's not it, I swear! Why would I flaunt my relationship in front of you? If I'm going to show off, it'll be after you've found your Mr. Right. Consider it a preview for you and your future beau." Dorothy fell silent.

Mr. Right.

Dorothy wasn't even sure what this word meant anymore. Maybe there just wasn't anyone in the world who was right for her.

Drinking with Karen was definitely out of the question. But they did have a fabulous time at Jeffrey's villa, where Dorothy threw on an apron and whipped up a hearty meal.

The two friends reminisced about the good old days, about the tough times at the Prosperity Consortium, Mr.

Percy's challenges, the office politics, and the subtle jockeying with colleagues.

romance, changing the subject

Everett in front of Dorothy, and she

Karen, who was visibly worn out, needed to rest,

to her apartment, she hailed a cab to the bar

the door announcing it was selling out! Dorothy had actually enjoyed the bartender's concoctions there - tangy and sweet, not the slightest bit harsh

the wall outside the bar,

the last thing Dorothy wanted. But she wasn't keen on taking

After all, she wasn't expecting anyone to call her here and now until the man approached and tapped her on the shoulder, "I thought it was you from a distance, and now that I'm close, I see I was right!" The man squinted his eyes with a youthful grin, "Your face is

tad embarrassed, her memories post-drinks were fuzzy at best, with only snippets coming back to her. She vaguely remembered someone leaving the bar with