The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Jeff really hit the nail on the head with his prediction.

After mulling it over for a few days, Quincy decided against a change of heart.

She made the call to Everett herself.

"Mr. Lopez, it's clear as day you hold Ms. Sanchez dearer than life itself. If I'm looking to secure a leverage, naturally, I'd go for what matters most," her tone was even, no fluctuations, just stating a fact, "As for Ms. Sanchez's health, I can take my time to nurse her back."

"Quincy, please, let Dorothy go."

"I'm sorry, I can't do that. This whole charade was set up with her at the center! Plus, when she drank that water, I made sure thrice over. If she's having second thoughts now, that's on her, not me." Deep down, Everett knew the probability of Quincy agreeing was slim.

Looking at it from another angle, changing sides now would be risky, and... there were just too many unknowns.

He didn't say anything more to Quincy; instead, he ended the call.

Looks like it's time to make some tough decisions.

With Everett's restrictions, Dorothy was confined to a strict work schedule.

Not a minute more, he'd have someone watch over her, almost wishing he could install cameras in her office.

But it hardly made a difference anymore. Most of the project work was dealt with, and whatever was left could be taken home.

As for Everett, he started to drown in work, staying late at the office, sometimes not returning until the dead of night.

beside Dorothy, who was supposed to be asleep, but instead, she

"Everett..."

voice was lazy, like a cat stretching

"Did I wake you?"

for you," she snuggled into his embrace, "Busy

stroked her hair, cherishing her affectionate

be free? Can you make some

eyebrow, "Something on

smiled, eyes twinkling, "I want to marry you, let's go register our

why Quincy

and I

won't even argue But, on my mardage certificate makes things a bit more secure,

think having

those words, she was essentially proposing to

dimly lit

imagined Everett's reaction to her proposal - happy, excited, maybe even lifting her in a joyful twirl. All seemed

silence at this

"Is something wrong?"

touching Everett's

got distracted by some work

got

was dodging