The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy shot Everett a playful glare, "Well, for all my being a director, it pales in comparison to your big shot CEO title, huh? Just a letter's difference, but worlds apart." "What do we do then? Should I step down and let you take the reins as CEO?"

"Don't! I was just kidding."

Despite his words, Everett didn't stop the task he was engaged in.

"I heard from Kevin that you're really serious about starting your own business."

Dorothy had mentioned it before, but Everett had his reservations. He secretly wished Dorothy would stay with Lopez Enterprises, so he could always have her close.

If she ran her own company and got swamped with projects, she'd hardly have time to come home.

Too few projects, though, might dent her confidence.

"Yes! That's what I want."

Everett's fingers paused for a moment before he softly replied, "Okay, then. I'll keep an eye out for a good location for your company."

"No need! I want to do this on my own, without distracting you from your work."

"You're starting a business but won't let me help in the slightest. Who do you want help from then?"

She almost blurted out a name but quickly covered his mouth.

"Can you not act like you're always out of vinegar? Nobody would believe this about you!"

envy, over something that had absolutely nothing

because he's

of Kenneth, ever-watchful,

was like a bad penny - always turning up. Always finding an

Dorothy felt there was no need for this, "Look, there's never been anything between us beyond friendship. You can't be this wary

"I can."

keep Kenneth as a

Kenneth had other ideas!

his thigh, signaling her to sit on his lap, and

have my reasons for

Lopez, you're

Now,

go of me?

many suitcases

left to

O unpack."

Everett didn't

"You!"

scooped her up and deposited her on the

dizzying moment, Dorothy found herself pinned beneath him, unsure of what

"Everett!"

energy to spare." His lips curved into a sly smile, his Adam's apple bobbing lightly as he spoke, "Since

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