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.”

a straight back, Dorothy got a harsh stare from Mr. Percy, urging her to

bottle, but his big hand blocked

following the Harmony Ventures project. The Prosperity Consortium is in a tight spot. Submit a request to replenish funds as soon as possible and try to minimize the loss.”

ultimatum.

right, Mr. Lopez. This was my mistake.

won’t be a next time.”

the room with his secretary, leaving no

erupted. He directed it

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

being a drinking buddy isn’t part of an assistant’s

talking back now? Do you know how much effort I put into arranging this dinner? Usually, I think you’re pretty and efficient, but you’re useless when it counts! I

Percy glared at

the most embarrassing experience Dorothy

there were no tears. She knew when she entered this field that the lower

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

about him being