The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

\"What did Ephraim want?\" Everett casually took her hand in his as they walked.

Dorothy gave a light laugh, \"Nothing much, just mentioned that the second trial for the case might be delayed.\" She didn't want to burden Everett further; he already had enough on his plate.

\"The reason?\" \"I'm not sure.\" Everett's eyes flickered briefly but he didn't comment further. \"Let's go back for dinner.\" In the restaurant's private dining room, Jeffrey was being particularly attentive to Karen. He kept asking if she wanted to try this dish or that, if she was too cold or too hot. Even Everett frowned at the sight.

quietly shared the incident from the car ride with him, which finally

tellingabout it.\"\n He might have played matchmaker for them, had

did Jeffrey say? Knowing well that Heather has had eyes only for you.\" Everett looked at her, \"Are you jealous?\" \"Not at all.

middle school, he was swamped vith studies. Between school subjects and extra-curricular activities, Everett had no tto hink about romance. Even though is basketball mates had girlfriends, and girls had been sending him love etters since elementary school, Everett never felt

leave immediately after school, never sparing anyone a glance. Even¶f her desk mate was the most popular quy in school. \"Did you know Heather then?\" \"I knew of her, just

loved you.\" \"The next thing, you won't askto visit her in prison, will you?\" Everett said this half-jokingly, squashing any such thought Dorothy might have entertained, el.ne \"Don't be too kind-hearted, sending your man away on a mission.\" She squinted her eyes and smiled, \"I just think she's pitiable. When people are about