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.”

Dorothy got a harsh stare from Mr. Percy,

bottle, but his big hand blocked

Prosperity Consortium, underhanded methods won’t work. I’ve been following the Harmony Ventures project. The Prosperity Consortium is in a tight spot. Submit a request to replenish funds as

an ultimatum. His furrowed brows indicated his displeasure.

This was my mistake. Next time, I

be a

he left the room with his secretary, leaving no dignity

finally erupted. He directed it all

Can’t you even smile? Did Mr. Lopez come here to see your cool face?”

buddy isn’t part of an assistant’s job.

Usually, I think

Percy glared at

the most embarrassing experience Dorothy had encountered

thought she would cry, but apart from a slight sting in her eyes, there were no tears. She knew

Everett to be so cold. She thought… she thought with their connection, and knowing that it had been her last night, he would at

about him