The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

As Everett mentioned it, Dorothy found herself blushing even more fiercely. It was as if she had been expecting something to happen.

Head bowed, she barely spoke throughout the meal, leaving the diner with her cheeks still flushed with embarrassment. Back at Bay Residence, they found themselves in a rare moment of solitude.

Usually, Abigail and Langston would be playing in their room, not exactly intruding but still, it wasn't the sas being alone together.

her laptop, concerned about work possibly needing her attention. Once she

asked, glancing over her shoulder as

She had been involved in the project from the very beginning, putting her heart and soul into every detail, making it unforgettable. "Don't overdo it," Everett said, patting her shoulder. "I wanted you to cback here to take your mind off things, not to sacrifice your health for work." "I want to do it right," Dorothy replied earnestly, looking straight at Everett. "Handing over this project madefeel guilty. It was the first tI asked to change directors, and it felt like I was abandoning my responsibilities." Dorothy was stubborn, that much was

had been irresponsible, and on the other, unable to stomach the

“What else could I have done?” He was the CEO of the Lopez Corporation! Was she supposed to cling to him like other women, hoping for ssort of commitment? That was something Dorothy could never do. S "You could've approached me, taken responsibility, and discussed a solution." His tone was all

to see you is hard enough, let alone discuss anything with you." Looking back, it seemed almost unbelievable. She was just an assistant, and Everett's