The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 4

The PR job in an investment banking company sounded good, but everyone knew it was just schmoozing and booze.

Who would have thought that he would lump her in with the PR folk? He didn’t think last night was arranged by Mr. Percy, did he?-

Everett’s words burned Dorothy’s cheeks, but she had to swallow her pride for the time being because others were present. She couldn’t leave just yet.

She needed this job badly. She needed the money for her mother’s medical bills.

Now that the atmosphere was cooling down, Mr. Percy quickly put on a cheerful smile. “She’s always been an assistant, Mr. Lopez. I just thought since you and Dorothy are both from Havenbrook, you might have something in common. That’s why I asked her here. If you’re unhappy, I can tell her to leave.”

With that, he shot Dorothy a look.

She was about to leave when Everett spoke, “Sit down.”

“Dorothy, didn’t you hear? Mr. Lopez asked you to sit.”

stare from Mr. Percy, urging

reached for the wine bottle, but his big hand

I’ve been following the Harmony Ventures project. The Prosperity Consortium is in a tight spot.

was undoubtedly giving Mr. Percy an ultimatum. His furrowed

Mr. Lopez. This was my mistake.

won’t be a next time.”

his secretary, leaving no dignity

left, Mr. Percy’s anger finally erupted. He directed it all at Dorothy.

you here for? Can’t you even smile? Did Mr. Lopez come

being a drinking buddy isn’t part of an assistant’s job. I wasn’t trained for

I put into arranging this dinner? Usually, I think

Mr. Percy glared at

experience Dorothy had encountered

sting in her eyes, there were no tears. She knew when

she thought with their connection, and knowing that it had been her last night,

the rumors about him being difficult were