The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1362

Everett had reached his limit with promises she failed to keep.

"From now on, when you have lunch, send me a photo."

""

"I'll be there by 1 PM at the latest. If I haven't received your picture by then, I'm coming over to take you out for lunch myself."

What kind of woman trying to conceive could afford to skip meals like she did, especially when she was as thin as she was?

Everett was already worried she wasn't physically ready for another pregnancy, and here she was, lying to him about something as basic as eating lunch. Dorothy frowned slightly, "Isn't that a bit much?"

"It's necessary."

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Everett grabbed her hand, ready to lead her outside.

"Hold on," Dorothy protested, "I'm really close to finishing this proposal! Just give me ten more minutes!"

He was about to object when Dorothy put her hands together, pleading.

Everett couldn't help but laugh at her gesture.

minutes. Not a second

"Deal!"

to her desk to continue working, while Everett started to close the office door, only to run into Perdita, who had just returned from lunch and was bringing Dorothy some documents. Everett barely spared her a glance before turning back and settling himself on

surprise by returning early. She almost glued

Everett remained indifferent,

due diligence summary from

"Just leave it there."

on her proposal, conscious of the ticking

eyes shifting towards

coffee? You might be waiting

Everett's response was curt, giving her the bare minimum of attention because

Perdita was more interested in making conversation with him, not catching his

coffee person? I could get

don't want to

posture, relaxed and disinterested,

an apology

proposal, she looked up, "Was

up, "Dorothy, I think you should consider getting

was taken aback, "What happened? Did Perdita try to chat you up again? She just admires your reputation,

could

Everett