The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Despise Everett?

Lane wasn't born yesterday!

"Out with it! Who sent you?!"

"I came on my own."

No sooner had he spoken than Lane, gripping the knife, tightened his hold, and a thin line of blood appeared on the man's neck.

Blood slid down the blade.

Fortunately, the wound wasn't deep, because Lane couldn't afford a murder scene here! He needed to stay under the radar, to avoid stirring the pot.

"Still playing tough? Do you believe I could end you right here?"

The man just smirked, showing no fear, "Go ahead! I came alone, fully prepared to face death! As long as you promise me one thing that Everett doesn't get to live-I don't care if I die!"

Seeing his genuine fearlessness, Lane started to believe him, at least a little.

But to win his complete trust just like that? Lane was no fool.

to reveal a ghastly scar, "Is

you hate Everett so

Lane was taken aback.

Everett do this

thanks to him! My life could've been great-parents alive, a successful career, but now... I'm left a cripple for the

else could it be over but a woman-Dorothy! My sister was close to Dorothy and thought she'd be a good match for me. I admit I was interested, but... once I knew

the wound, but Everett must have

kind

a hostile takeover! Left with

me

life is ruined I've got nothing left to lose. If I can take

didn't you just kill

think I haven't tried? I just failed," he said, his

too well-it

even offered him a

besides wanting Everett dead,

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else. His honesty was such that he could look Lane straight in the eyes, "I didn't want to show my face initially. The only reason did is so that if Everett ever gets on your trail, you could use me as