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.

pant leg to reveal a ghastly scar, "Is this reason enough for

hate Everett

Lane was taken aback.

do

alive, a successful career, but

admit I was interested, but... once I knew she wasn't into me, I backed off. But Everett, he

saw the wound, but Everett must have

kind

company, a hostile takeover!

me

nothing left to lose. If

didn't you just

tried? I just failed," he said,

well-it

the knife, Lane even offered him a

way to find me, besides wanting

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want to show my face initially. The only reason did is so