The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"That didn't count. Have you guys actually tied the knot yet?" Everett asked.

Jeffrey was at a loss for words.

Facing Everett, Jeffrey's usually impeccable eloquence seemed to falter.

It took sdoing, but with everyone gathered, Jeffrey managed to keep them all seated for a family dinner.

While Dorothy and the others were lost in conversation, Jeffrey pulled Everett aside.

"Listen, Everett, I've been thinking. Quincy's only got this hold on you because she's sure you care about Dorothy, right? This... might actually be simpler to handle than we thought." Everett pressed his lips together, "You're suggesting we make Quincy believe I don't care about Dorothy." Jeffrey clapped his hands together, "Exactly! That way, all of this gets resolved. If Quincy's bold enough to demand money from you now to save her family, who's to say she won't up the ante tomorrow? Today it's a favor, tomorrow she might want the entire Lopez Corporation!" Greed was human nature. Especially when one realized the leverage they got was becoming increasingly effective, they'd be less likely to let go.

this was something Everett had already

do to test if I've truly stopped caring

Jeffrey blinked.

"If anything goes wrong, and lead to Dorothy's real... I couldn't bear the consequences." The logic was irrefutable, something Everett had undoubtedly contemplated. But it was an approach fraught

the idea to poison Dorothy, she'd certainly done her

are souring! That way, she night start looking for an exit strategy and might even hand over he antidote voluntarily!" "Dorothy has only just

you show you care for Dorothy, the more Quincy Will gloat. This won't end the way you want it to." Everett lowered his gaze, remaining silent. He understood all this. He had already gathered a team of medical experts to work on the antidote. Sᴇaʀᴄh

couldn't conduct necessary clinical trials for the antidote. Certainly, Everett couldn't subject

sequence of creating the antidote was crucial. One misstep, and the poison's effects

Dorothy for trials meant only one