The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Everett frowned, "But things aren't exactly like Heather claimed." "Close enough! Your mom's just been brainwashed by her, otherwise what beef would she have with Dorothy's mom?" Jonathan rambled on, "Now we just wait for Dorothy's next move, to see if she'll appeal. I bet she will." "She definitely will," Everett knew Dorothy's stubborn streak all too well.

She was as stubborn as a mule, the kind to hit a wall and not turn back. She would never accept the verdict.

Jonathan sighed, "Then you gotta talk ssense into her, man. No point in making a scene! Everyone looks bad if the gloves coff. Your mom got a year with probation, a slap on the wrist, really. She won't dare step out of line again! If Dorothy drops this appeal nonsense, I promise to stay out of you two's business, and I can handle your mother on my end." It was his way of conceding to Dorothy.

The main issue was that if she did take it to the State Court, and with his son watching him like a hawk, ensuring no foul play, the outcwas anyone's guess! Better to step back now and make peace.

Everett was silent for a long while before finally speaking, "We've already broken up." "Then why you are still meddling in her business?" "I have to." His voice was firm, "Appealing is her right." When Everett got the call from Dorothy, it was early morning in Liberty City.

He had just left the kids' room, planning to ask Kevin to book a flight back to Eldorria City.

but worry about

Everett himself thought it

the unfamiliar number, he finally picked

He was silent for a few seconds, his tone unfriendly, "You're drinking again?" Otherwise, with Dorothy's temperament, Everett figured he'd never in his life get a call from her out of the blue.

room, "They're still asleep." "No rush, just send them when they wake up. You don't have to unblock me. Just email it to my work." "What's going on?" Irritation somehow upsurged in Everett's chest, "Why the sudden need to see the kids?" "Nothing's up! Just missing them. I may have given

treating him like the enemy,

.

Everett ignored her talk of rights and steered the conversation elsewhere. He was

definitely off