The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Spit it out if you've got something to say; I don't have all day to watch you put on a show."

Despite having seen his stone-cold demeanor countless times, Quincy couldn't help but feel a bit awkward.

But Everett behaving this way definitely made Quincy think that something was up between him and Dorothy.

As he was about to leave, Quincy hurriedly said, "Is it something to do with Ms. Sanchez because of Amanda stirring things up?"

"What's it to you."

"Ms. Sanchez thinks you're giving her the cold shoulder because of something I supposedly held over you."

Everett's brows knitted together as he looked at her, "What happens between Dorothy and me is none of your business. If she calls you, you could just not pick up. And if you do, you don't need to report back to me."

"I didn't mean anything by it. I was just... curious if this was all some elaborate act you were putting on, hoping I'd hand over the antidote to Dorothy."

Quincy knew Everett didn't have the patience for long-winded explanations, so she got straight to the point.

After she finished, she watched Everett's subtle reactions, hoping to glean something.

But there was nothing.

as indifferent as if nothing in the world mattered

"Are you done?"

...

Everett walked away without

flaws but feeling that

had to keep a close eye on this

just a performance for her benefit, that was one thing. As long

a rift between them - if Everett's feelings for Dorothy had soured because of the

Dorothy would no longer be an effective

to threaten

would have to quickly find

took a deep breath, feeling somewhat anxious. As long

cared about

find and exploit his

his feelings had indeed changed because of the whole

This could complicate things.

understand why she felt a certain way upon hearing Dorothy's cold questioning. If Everett no

there was now a

Quincy could never dream of

Dorothy wouldn't dare to just show up at the hospital