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.

still as indifferent as if nothing in the world mattered

"Are you done?"

...

walked away without

unable to spot any flaws but feeling that things weren't as straightforward

keep a close eye

benefit, that was one thing. As long as she stood firm and refused to give

there really was a rift between them - if Everett's feelings for

would no longer be an

threaten

would have to quickly find another

took a deep breath, feeling somewhat anxious.

cared about

to find and exploit

had indeed changed because of the

This could complicate things.

certain way upon hearing Dorothy's cold questioning. If Everett

mean there was now a vacancy

benefits Quincy could never

wouldn't dare to just show up at the hospital